to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
change of course; changing direction; shifting position (of retreating forces); retreat
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
stupid plan; inane way of doing something; (one's own) plan; project
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
rear; rear unit guard; anchor (man)
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
rare; uncommon; unusual; rare; lightly cooked
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
to be found; to be discovered
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
seeing (with the naked eye); observation; visual inspection
coming flying in (of migratory birds, airborne sand, etc.); coming by airplane
not worth considering; out of the question
unexpectedly; by chance; by accident
performing without rehearsal; doing impromptu
preparation; provision; defenses; guard; military formation; troop arrangement
yikes; oops; eep; wow; aargh
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
difficult to understand; difficult to grasp; confusing; puzzling
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
emphatically (bite, gulp, chew, etc.)
to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
to chase; to run after; to pursue
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
function; facility; faculty; feature
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare