single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
great many; ever so many; any number; as few or as many (as you like); whether large or small
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
(in) secrecy; behind closed doors
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
spreading around (news, etc.); talking about widely; noising about; circulating
intimidation; threat; bluster
rich person; wealthy person
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
handing over (of a right, property, etc.); transfer; assignment
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
everywhere; all over; throughout
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
property; fortune; assets
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
circumference; girth; tour; pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
practical use; application; making good use of; conjugation; inflection
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
arrangements; preparations
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
internal conditions; true state of affairs
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
(another person's) nephew
person concerned; interested party; related party
origin of an affair; spark that lit the fuse; beginning
sign; indication; omen; symptom
disclosure; exposure; revelation
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
rights and interests (esp. those a country holds abroad)