contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to pass (of time); to elapse
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
suitable; appropriate; fitting; appropriately; accordingly; as required
blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
how; in what way; by what means
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to squash; to crush; to flatten
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
retreating figure; appearance from behind
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
negligent; neglectful; careless; remiss
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
glamorous; charming; beguiling; bewitching; beautiful; fascinatingly elegant