to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
misunderstanding; misapprehension; misconception; false impression; wrong idea
attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)
to stop talking; to be silent
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
lion; left-hand (stone) guardian lion-dog at a Shinto shrine
than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
crocodile; alligator; (arch.) shark
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
true character; real nature
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
chance; opportunity; occasion
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
by means of; due to; because of; according to
disclosure; exposure; revelation
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
to stand on end; to bristle up; to be ruffled
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to subsist; to keep on living
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble