getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to remove obstacles in the way of one's objective
final; eventual; ultimate
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
huge win; overwhelming victory
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
although I say; although one might say; although called
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
fanfare; flourish of trumpets
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
instant; moment; for an instant
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
of no concern; nothing; trivial; (lit.) not even a fart
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
continuation; succession; series
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
to put into effect; to put into practice
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly