now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to hit each other; to exchange blows; to fight
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
to praise; to extol; to hail; to laud; to celebrate
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
way; style; ceremony; rite; wedding (ceremony); equation
from the viewpoint of; according to
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
annihilation; extermination; (total) destruction; wiping out
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
reason; grounds; circumstances
such; this sort of; like this
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
set; suit; uniform collection; entirely; all; every one
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
meal (e.g. lunch, dinner); diet
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
about; on; regarding; per; for every
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable