even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
to become excited; to grow lively
degree of attention; profile
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)
although there are many of them
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
seeming to have a problem, issue, etc.
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
to be affected; to put on airs; to pose
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
to have an eye on; to zero in on
true friend; close friend
guess; speculation; supposition
seasoning; flavour; flavor
to draw (a line); to demarcate; to mark; to plan
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry
a little bit; a little while
character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
one's future; one's fate; one's way; one's path
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
proposal; offer; request; application
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)