to regard (as); to consider (to be); to deem; to look upon (as); to think of (as)
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means; at all costs; at any cost; no matter what (happens); by fair means or foul
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
according to plan; as planned
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
common saying; popular version; folklore; tradition
groundless (rumour, accusation, etc.); unfounded; baseless; without a shred of truth
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
contract; compact; agreement
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
advance payment; money paid in advance
to embezzle; to misappropriate; to peculate; to accustom oneself to using; to use for a long time
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
having serious consequences; costing dearly; cannot get away with it; for free; for nothing; easily
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
threatening letter; intimidating letter
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
resolution; vote; decision
influential; prominent; leading; strong; powerful; likely
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
everywhere; all over; throughout
to make an appearance; to show up
idiot; idiocy; profound mental retardation
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior