to take a nap; to catch forty winks; to catch some Z's
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
gun; cannon; artillery; ordnance
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
freezing (e.g. water); freezing (prices, wages, assets, etc.); moratorium; suspension (e.g. investment)
diamond dust; ice crystals
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to differ; to vary; to disagree
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
each place; various places
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
(not so) much; (not) very
residence; abode; dwelling
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
crushing; squashing; crumpling; crinkling (into a broad smile); forming creases; forming wrinkles
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
choker (type of necklace)
minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle
change of position; displacement
selection; choice; option
just because; even if; even though
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to fold up; to fold into layers
adding (equipment, facilities, etc.); establishing more; installing more; increase; extension; expansion
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove