hoping against hope; desperately hoping; as a last hope
how; in what way; how about; questionable
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
way; method; means; (technical) specification
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
tone (of voice); manner of talking
story; tale; talk; discussion
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
prohibition; inhibition; ban
much less; to say nothing of
heap; pile; stack; full measure
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
everywhere; all over; throughout
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious