terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
outsider; someone outside of a group
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
deputy director; assistant director; vice director; deputy general manager; assistant general manager; vice (general) manager
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
in name only; titular; nominal
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
den; haunt; hangout; nest; lair
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
because of; owing to; due to
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!