speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
perfect; complete; flawless
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
script; screenplay; scenario
rare; uncommon; unusual; rare; lightly cooked
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
way (of doing); manner; method; means
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
to knock down; to bring down
accidental; incidental; occasional; casual
to follow (someone's) example; to imitate; to copy; to learn (by observation)
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
unless one ...; if one does not ...
foul; breaking the rules; violation (of the law, regulations, etc.); infringement; breach
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
long time; several hours; long spell
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
calamity; misfortune; disaster
pitiful; heartbreaking; heartrending; touching; tragic; sad
weather; fair weather; fine weather
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
to rain incessantly; to downpour