大学英语：a great deal

There is a great deal of concern about energy shortage.

We learned a great deal from her.

2. be like

Look at the little boy， he is so much like his father.

War is not like what he described in his novel.

3. have time for

I don't know why he didn't have time for breakfast.

Don't worry， we will have enough time for discussion.

4. engage in

He is trying very hard to engage the woman in further conversation.

It is not appropriate for a former president to engage in commerce.