now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to raid; to storm; to launch an attack (on); to mount an assault (on)
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to carry around; to carry on one's person
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
in unison; as one; united
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
company that treats its employees well; company supporting a good work-life balance
all-out confrontation; total confrontation
they; those guys; those fellows
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
two sheets (of paper or other flat objects)
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
port city; harbor city; harbour city
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
aptitude; aptness; suitability
from the beginning; from scratch
food expenses; money for food; charge for board
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
advance payment; money paid in advance
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
fee contingent upon success; contingency fee; completion bonus
one-way (trip); one-way ticket