worm-eaten; moth-eaten; holes eaten in clothing, leaves, etc. by caterpillars, moths, etc.; leaf warbler (any bird of genus Phylloscopus); chiffchaff
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
(written) work; book; writings
thesis (of an argument); claim; assertion
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
invisible writing revealed by applying heat; writing done in invisible ink
odorless; odourless; unscented
overhasty; rash; premature
artificial; unnatural; human-caused (e.g. mistake, error, disaster); man-made
expression method; how to express oneself; phrasing
expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face
notation; orthography; writing system; representation
to be led by; to be headed by
familiarity with the land; locality or terrain (usually associated with knowing or feeling the locality)
to cut down; to chop down; to fell
unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable
with a bang (clash, bump)
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
opening; aperture (e.g. camera); opening one's mouth; beginning to speak; open; broad
to bring to light; to expose (to the world)
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
vanguard; advance-guard point; advance detachment; vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
New Year's Eve; end of the year
the work of man; human feat; something humanly possible
battle of wits; contest of wits
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
to feel attracted by; to be fascinated by
to tame (e.g. animal); to domesticate
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...