to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
above; over; top; summit; surface; on (top of); the above (in a piece of writing)
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
innumerably; countlessly; (lit.) as abundant as stars
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
inspection; examination; survey
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
that day; the very same day
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
change; alternation; rotation; replacement; substitution; shift
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
discovery; detection; finding
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
rather than; more ... than ...
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
something; some kind of; for some reason
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)