to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
large number (of); many; majority
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
deterrent effect; chilling effect; restraining effect
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
to palm off; to force a sale
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
well-known; famous; noted; popular; recognized
extermination; annihilation
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
careful; thorough; meticulous; scrupulous
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
round shape; circle; circular form
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
dead body; corpse; cadaver; carcass
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not