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
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
all people; the whole nation
to win and advance to the next round
flawless; absolute perfection
by sheer strength; by brute force
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
fool; nitwit; The Fool (Tarot card)
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
all people; everybody; ten thousand people
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
to put an end (to); to close the books (on)
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
to be annoying; to be troublesome
your husband; her husband
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
hidden meaning; symbolism; moral
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
splish-splash; with a splash
misprint; misspelling; typo; typographical error; erratum
incompetent; have no merit
stiff neck; stiff shoulders
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
traveling about to gain skill in combat (travelling)
soft and elastic; flexible; pliant