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
technique; art; skill; move
to draw (a line); to demarcate; to mark; to plan
massive failure; debacle; fiasco
(not) a single person; (no) one
regulation cap; school cap
to mimic someone's voice; to impersonate
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
relaxation; recreation; recess
to become better; to improve
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
hideout; secret base of operations; safe house
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
he; she; samurai's attendant (in a var. of origami); type of popular song accompanied by dance from the Edo period
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
detective bureau; detective agency; investigation firm
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
to expose; to lay open (e.g. secret); to take apart; to disassemble; to kill; to murder; to dress (meat)