a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
experimental; provisional
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
excess personnel; redundant staff
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to check through; to thoroughly investigate
many; numerous; various; large number of
minor offence; minor offense; misdemeanor; misdemeanour
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
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)
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
wound; injury; accident; assault; inflicting bodily injury
check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit