something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to aggravate; to complicate; to make worse
aspect; phase; condition; modality (philosophy)
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
network; Internet; net (hair, netball, etc.); net (price, weight, etc.); nett
dispute; controversy; debate; argument; taking issue
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to lose (money, etc.); to waste one's (time, etc.); to have one's efforts come to naught
society; the world; the times
sad to say; how sad; alas
such; like that; that sort of; very
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
defense; defence; pleading; advocacy
powerless; helpless; incompetent
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
how long; how far; how much
inference; deduction; induction; reasoning
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to re-examine; to review; to recheck
question; inquiry; enquiry
response; reply; answer; defence; defense
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
guilty verdict; guilty as charged
to be beaten hollow; to be argued into silence
being argued into silence; being left speechless
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on