et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
dependent on luck; matter of luck
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
not yet seen; unseen; unacquainted; unknown
it's been a long time; long time no see
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
unreliable; undependable; untrustworthy; not to be counted on
dark of the heart; depths of the human mind; (arch.) distress about one's beloved child
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
separate; scattered; apart
star (usu. excluding the Sun); planet (usu. excluding Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); asterisk; star (actor, player, etc.); dot; spot
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to continue to do; to persist in doing
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
older sister; elder sister
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse