remarkably; noticeably; considerably; appreciably
necessities; necessary article; requisite; essentials
dial (e.g. telephone, radio, clock, gauge)
to press against each other; to huddle together
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
result; effect; performance; workmanship; execution; shape and quality (of an article)
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
tall figure; high stature
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
favourite horse; favorite horse
government office; public office
masterful performance; virtuosity
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
world conquest; world domination; taking over the world
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
depending on; dependent on
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
mole; lentigo; beauty spot
villain; baddie; the villain's part
cruel; brutal; savage; barbarous
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to raise one's head; to come to the fore; to rise into importance; to gain strength; to rear its head
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
leading; prominent; eminent; counting on one's fingers
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
to attract attention; to come into the limelight