interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
very interesting; of great interest
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
not caring; not giving a damn
the way back; the way home; return trip
to pick up; to find; to gather
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
job hunting; job searching
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
last (on the list); (at the) bottom; (in) last position; tailender
covering; filled in; complete; total; cliched; clichéd; plaintext
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
shyness; bashfulness; shame
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply