to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
(some) more; even more; longer; further
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
field overseer; site foreman
system; institution; organization; organisation
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to be grounded on; to be based on; to be due to; to originate from
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...