to be helpful; to be useful
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
that is to say; so that means
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
central part; heart (of a city)
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
commander; commanding officer; CO
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
at; in; at; when; by; with; and then
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
war; battle; match; game; competition
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
decision of a contest; finals (in sports)
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
difference; variation; difference
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
proposal; proposition; suggestion
firm; strong; solid; stable
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
considerably; fairly; quite