to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
large text that appears in ads or brochures to catch the reader's attention (in copywriting)
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
star (cinema, sports, etc.); celebrity; star symbol; asterisk; (celestial) star
many; numerous; various; large number of
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
very popular; highly favoured
program (e.g. TV); programme
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
face with no make-up; unpainted face; true face (of a country, celebrity, etc.); real face; sober face; sobriety
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
life-size; life-sized; true-to-life; faithful (depiction); realistic
two persons; two people; pair; couple
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
episode; anecdote; vignette
first-rate; finest quality; the best
transfer (trains, buses, etc.); change; switch (to another ideology, party, system, method, etc.); change; switching (stock); chromosomal crossover
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
beginning; outset; first; onset
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
don't you think?; indicates question
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity