explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
speculatively buying a rice harvest, while the fields are still green; recruiting of university students before the agreed date
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
repeating; repetition; repeat (performance); rebroadcast; repeat sign; playing (an audio or video recording)
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
perfect; complete; flawless
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
ago; since; before; previous
knowing; (an) acquaintance
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
instead; but (on the other hand)
to live; to make a living; to get on with
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling