to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
being heard (by others); being overheard; being leaked (of plans, secrets, etc.); going in one ear and out the other
equal; identical; the same; no different (from); just like; equivalent
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
inexperienced (in life experience); unsophisticated; inexperienced (in love); innocent; birth-
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
substantiation; materialization; materialisation; (specific to object language classes) instantiation
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
center; centre; metropolis
inheritance; bequest; legacy; heritage
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
shivering; trembling; shuddering; shaking
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness