subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
creative power; creativity
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
unfairness; injustice; partiality
to take a backseat (to someone); to fall behind (someone); to be at a disadvantage; to be in a weak position; (lit.) to stand downwind
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
criticism; commentary; review
subordinate; dependent; subsidiary; subservient
troubled times; turbulent times
unicycle; monocycle; wheelbarrow
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
special; particular; peculiar; unique
tense relationship; tense relations; strained relations; strained ties; tension
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
at a young age; while still young
to sink; to go down; to pass away; to die; to disappear; to vanish
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
remnants; survivors; refugees; pocket (of resistance)
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
liberalization; liberalisation; freeing
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
isolation; being alone; being friendless
circulation (of money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (of air, water, etc.); ventilation; flow
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to shut in; to confine (in); to seal in; to contain; to suppress; to restrain
leader; guide; mentor; coach
mass; quality and quantity
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
overweight; too heavy (burden, workload, etc.); too severe
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else