large number (of); many; majority
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
to hardly recognise; to mistake for something or somebody else
to become better; to improve
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
to compete with; to vie for
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
to manage something successfully; to be successful
minimum; at the very least
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
difficult problem; challenge
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
substantial matter; significant item
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
drastic treatment; rough-and-ready treatment; drastic remedy; drastic measures; drastic steps
several times; a few times
season; the times; opportunity; occasion
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
revision (of a rule, price, etc.); alteration; change
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
relish; gusto; appreciation
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to break through (e.g. one's doubts); to become unbound by (e.g. the past); to allay (e.g. anger); to burst (e.g. a boil)
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)