to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
difference; discrepancy; variation
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
recommendation; referral; endorsement
recommendation (of a person for a position); nomination
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to repeat; to do something over again
at the last moment; this late in the game
to draw (a line); to demarcate; to mark; to plan
particularly; especially; indicates the number of horses or oxen drawing a carriage; indicates the number of oars on a boat; indicates the number of movies, plays, etc. comprising a single program; indicates the number of items or methods used
to make sense; to be meaningful
dreadful; terrible; horrible; fearsome; formidable; awesome
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
confidentially; privately; off the record
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
time; season; period; phase; stage
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
too much; excessively; too
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
entrusting; charge; delegation; authorization
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
connections; contacts; influence
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
friction; discord; trouble; dissension; disagreement
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
trouble; quarrel; dispute
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn