something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
scene; spectacle; sight; view
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others
forcibly; by force; against one's will
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
about this time; about now
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
imagination; supposition; guess
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
special; particular; peculiar; unique
to miss (doing); to fail (to do); to do without
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
to recall; to remember; to recollect