| A little is said to be dangerous |
LEARNING |
| Apply drops of water to |
SPRINKLE |
| Being (significantly) there |
PRESENCE |
| Choosing of district councillors etc |
LOCALELECTION |
| Convent |
NUNNERY |
| Equally badly placed |
INTHESAMEBOAT |
| Firm - substantial |
SOLID |
| Get ready for action |
CLEARTHEDECKS |
| Hostile raid |
INCURSION |
| Impartial |
DISINTERESTED |
| Lake - only! |
MERE |
| Long hairs |
WHISKERS |