to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
wall of rock; rock cliff; rock face
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
of great promise; with a promising future
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
making an attempt; trial run
to attempt; to test; to try out
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
ascension (into heaven); the Ascension; death
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
offense and defense; offence and defence
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze