in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
intelligence gathering; information gathering
to give off (a smell, scent, aroma); to smell of; to perfume (a room, etc.); to hint at; to suggest; to insinuate
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
forbidding mentioning (something to others); imposing silence (on); ordering (someone) to keep quiet; hush money
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
armed might; military power; the sword; force
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
to carry on one's back; to bear; to take (responsibility); to assume; to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound)
it's my turn; the ball is in my court; it's up to me
important condition; basic premise; something that should be obvious to all; something that should not have to be argued; major premise (in a syllogism)
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
fair price; reasonable price
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
to become possible; to become able to (do)
to concern; to be related
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
one's field of expertise; one's strong area