as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
gem; jewel; precious stone
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
complete picture; panorama; what it all adds up to; bird's eye view; all-embracing portrait; overall perspective
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
long hair (usu. of a man)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to differ (from); to be different; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to become abnormal; to go wrong
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
student (esp. a university student)
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to