degree of difficulty; difficulty level
platform; home; home base; home plate
to invite in; to show someone in
with a friendly grin; smilingly
in order; sequential; seriatim
thinnish; somewhat thin; weakish; on the weak side; rather light; rather pale
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
outsider; someone outside of a group
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
person in the same line of business; people in the same trade; the trade; the profession
business world; business circles; (the) industry
dangerous person; security risk; loose cannon
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
story; tale; talk; discussion
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
no, not like that (but like this)
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point