to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
shutout; shutting out; locking out; shutout; allowing no runs (goals, etc.)
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
intellectual level; level of intelligence
wise ruler; enlightened monarch; benevolent lord
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
on bad terms; at loggerheads
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to fall ill; to become indisposed; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
physical condition; state of health; shape
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to shadow
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
the same rank; equality; apposition
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
one's right-hand man; one's trusted henchman
(arch.) retainer; (arch.) attendant; (arch.) Omi (hereditary title; orig. one of the two highest such titles, later demoted to sixth highest of eight); I; me
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
notice; attention; observation