1. description, expression (in words), qualification (e.g. of a noun with an adjective), modification, figurative expression, figure of speech, metaphor
2. form, figure, appearance
1. at (place, time), in, on, during
2. to (direction, state), toward, into
3. for (purpose)
4. because of (reason), for, with
5. by, from
6. as (i.e. in the role of)
7. per, in, for, a (e.g. "once a month")
8. and, in addition to
9. if, although
1. you said, he said, she said, they said
2. even if
3. do you seriously think that
4. I already told you, you should know by now that, of course
5. the said ..., said ...
6. says that ...
7. I hear that ...
8. as for the term ...
9. as for ...