to face sth; to be confronted with

as the time draws near

to approach; to come closer

Clinical

to descend

to approach; to draw near; to be close to (in space or time)

(formal) to honor with one's presence

on the edge of

on leaving

approaching death; on one's deathbed

to be at the scene (sitting for an exam, performing, competing, giving directions etc)

just before parting

(n.) an extra (acting), someone who has a very small part in a film or a show, usually to act as someone in the background

to visit in person; to personally attend

temporary house

near the end; towards the end

to arrive (esp. of notable person)

to copy (a model of calligraphy or painting etc)

just before the battle

to grace sb with one's presence

at childbirth

temporary worker; temp

critical point

an "extra" in a film, someone hired a very minor role, e.g. in crowd scenes