inexpert or untrained eyes
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
take it from me; trust me, I'm talking from experience; word to the wise
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
(one's) workload; amount of work (to be) done by one
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
scale; bathroom scale; weighing machine
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
stepping back; drawing back
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
food sampling area (e.g. in a supermarket)
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
selling out; being sold out
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
new; fresh; new item (e.g. customer, regulation); newly created object; new customer
proper quantity; suitable amount; proper dose; optimal dose
popular line (of products); best-selling line; hot sellers
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
somewhat below; slightly below
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord; to be gut-wrenching
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; rice ball
carving; engraving; sculpture; tattoo