being stuck in a confined space

deadlock; stalemate; impasse; dead end

to stare (at); to gaze (at); to look hard (at); to watch intently; to fix one's eyes (on)

to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate

to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with

bottled

final scene; the end; finale

to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; to be in a fix; to be in a desperate situation; to be in a pinch; to be in a predicament; to be packed to the hilt

to draw near; to draw closer

combination; assortment (of goods); assorted basket or box (e.g. of chocolates)

to shorten; to cut short; to trim

to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd