control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
an army; the whole army; the entire force; first team; first-string players; the cool kids
nearly; almost; on the verge (of happening)
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
authentic; credible; creditworthy; dependable; reliable; sound
security; guarantee; collateral; guarantee (e.g. of safety)
small number; few; minority
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
common sense; common knowledge; common understanding
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
important person; strategic person; key figure
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
to move around; to move about; to get around
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
curious; strange; unusual
to be perturbed; to be agitated
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
being drawn to many things; distraction; difficulty of choice; difficulty in choosing; being unable to decide
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
another; one more; (not) quite; (not) very; lacking
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
know-how; expertise; the ropes; the knack
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
difficult to ...; hard to ...
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)
example; simile; metaphor; allegory