in store β an establishment where merchandise is sold, usually on a retail basis.
in the air β a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and minute amounts of other gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere.
in the cards β a usually rectangular piece of stiff paper, thin pasteboard, or plastic for various uses, as to write information on or printed as a means of identifying the holder: a 3β³ Γ 5β³ file card; a membership card.
in the offing β the more distant part of the sea seen from the shore, beyond the anchoring ground.
in the wind β air in natural motion, as that moving horizontally at any velocity along the earth's surface: A gentle wind blew through the valley. High winds were forecast.
in view β an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.
ineluctable β incapable of being evaded; inescapable: an ineluctable destiny. Synonyms: inevitable, unavoidable, irrevocable, unpreventable, unstoppable, inexorable. Antonyms: certain, sure, fated.
inescapable β incapable of being escaped, ignored, or avoided; ineluctable: inescapable responsibilities.
menacing β something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat: Air pollution is a menace to health.
near β close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
nearing β close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
next β immediately following in time, order, importance, etc.: the next day; the next person in line.
nigh β near in space, time, or relation: The time draws nigh.
threatening β tending or intended to menace: threatening gestures.
unescaped β to slip or get away, as from confinement or restraint; gain or regain liberty: to escape from jail. Synonyms: flee, abscond, decamp.
certain β If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
imminent β likely to occur at any moment; impending: Her death is imminent.
assured β Someone who is assured is very confident and relaxed.
fated β subject to, guided by, or predetermined by fate; destined.
infallible β absolutely trustworthy or sure: an infallible rule.
undeniable β incapable of being denied or disputed: undeniable evidence of arson.
necessary β being essential, indispensable, or requisite: a necessary part of the motor.
obligatory β required as a matter of obligation; mandatory: A reply is desirable but not obligatory.
compulsory β If something is compulsory, you must do it or accept it, because it is the law or because someone in a position of authority says you must.
open and shut β immediately obvious upon consideration; easily decided: an open-and-shut case of murder.
set β to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
sure β free from doubt as to the reliability, character, action, etc., of something: to be sure of one's data.