invisible writing revealed by applying heat; writing done in invisible ink
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
comparatively; relatively
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to get one's head around; to think about
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
beginning; outset; first; onset
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
a considerable number; a fair number
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
something like ...; something called ...
storey; story; stairs; stage (in chronostratigraphy); counter for storeys and floors of a building
frequency (of occurrence)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
ordinary citizen; the general public
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
equilibrium; good balance; poise
vehicle; conveyance; transport; ride (playground, fair, carnival); playground facility
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to change (cars or horses); to transfer; to possess; to inspire