to machine; to cut; to scrape
trickling (of water); flickering (of fire); darting about (e.g. a small animal); scampering about
groundwater; underground water
to draw water (e.g. from a river); to lead water to (e.g. a field, a pond); to supply water to; to irrigate
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
to affect; to impact; to influence
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
way; method; means; resource; course
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
philosophical view; looking at philosophically; long view; farsighted view
about when; about what time; how soon
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
empty threat; bluff; paper tiger
loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
branch road; branch path; fork road
one by one; one each; one at a time
hole; hole; cup; (electron) hole
side of a geometric shape (e.g. triangle or rectangle)
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
vehicle; conveyance; (means of) transport; ride (at a fair, amusement park, etc.); attraction
to say this and that (about); to say (critical) things; to criticize; to be critical (about); to find fault (with); to complain
import; importation; introduction; afferent
upstart; nouveau riche; new money; piece promoted to gold general
industry; (arch.) livelihood; (arch.) occupation
center; centre; metropolis
farming; agriculture; cultivation