almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
being on the ropes; losing ground
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); (electric) fan
ardent; passionate; vehement
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to get excited; to get hyped up; to become happy; to get in a good mood
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
extra-sensory perception; ESP; psi; psychokinesis; PK
perception; sensing; noticing
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
spirits; excitement; tension; tension (mental strain); anxiety
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
with a friendly grin; smilingly
(very) happy; euphoric; buoyant; walking on air
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
ability; capability; skill
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
from now; from this moment; henceforth
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
one by one; one each; one at a time
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
how much; how many; to what extent; oh my god; how; what the
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
is that so?; I see; right; oh
unselfish; disinterested; unavaricious; free of avarice