given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
reigning; controlling; dictating
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
inconspicuous; unobtrusive; low-profile
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
to be a match for; to rival; to be equal to
armchair theory; impracticable theory
asking for the moon; pining for what one doesn't have; thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence; asking for too much; asking for the impossible
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
matter of the highest priority; top priority; first priority
next; secondly; subsequently
(lucky) find; bargain; good buy; treasure trove
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
(piece of) rope; ordinary method
inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
true character; real nature
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
charming; fascinating; attractive
to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse
motive power; driving force
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
changing clothes; change of clothes
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
almost every day; almost daily
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
suffix for familiar person
fast approach; quick intimacy