counting backwards; calculating backwards; inverse operation; reverse operation
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
intuition; instinct; insight; hunch; immediacy
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
tightly; exactly; precisely; close-fitting (e.g. suit); firm (body); lean
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
secret story; unknown episode
groundless fear; thinking too much; making too much of
near-miss; just missing (each other)
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
to dye; to colour; to color
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
user guide; how to operate; operation procedures
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
intellectual curiosity; out of curiosity; inquisitiveness
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
point in common; common term; common trait; common denominator
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
artificial satellite; man-made satellite
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
surface of the earth; ground surface
sub; substitute; reserve; sub-
group; (free) radical; counter for installed or mounted objects (e.g. stone lanterns, gravestones, satellites)
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
stealthily; secretly; in secret
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
naming (esp. of a commercial product or company); branding
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
the Building Standards Act