furnishings; implements; equipment
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to sell off; to sell completely
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
wild flower; paper flowers (esp. as decoration at a funeral)
refreshment; something refreshing; welcome relief; tonic; refreshing medicine
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
license; licence; certificate; charter
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
progress; advance; improvement; development
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
big talk; boasting; bragging
totally willing; fully motivated
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
written request; request for ...; application for ...
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde (e.g. music)
job; work; duties; trade; skill
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
conversion (e.g. yen to dollars); change; exchange; translation (numerical)
fee contingent upon success; contingency fee; completion bonus
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
sound effect for slurping back up excess saliva (e.g. as stimulated by desire for food)