to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
great teacher; great master; great author; great doctor
book of pictures (paintings, drawings, etc.); collection of pictures
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
as one pleases; irresponsibility; free-for-all
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
item; article; dish; course; finest item
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
beast (i.e. any animal other than man); person reborn into the animal realm; brute (i.e. a contemptible human being); damn it; damn
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to draw the line; to set a boundary; to make a clear distinction
to this extent; to this degree; this much
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
story; tale; talk; discussion
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
battle formation; lineup (e.g. for a game)
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
study; diligence; discount; reduction
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
that's true; of course; obviously
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory