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
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
heavily laden (of a branch); sagging; drooping; bent low
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
nothing but (this); no more than (this); none other than
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
adds emphasis to the following verb or indicates that the action is done forcefully or violently
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
to have a reason; to have an excuse
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
fool; idiot; dotage; senility; touched in the head (from); out of it (from)
sealing (away); containment; suppression; seal; place where something is sealed; seam (of an envelope)
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
to scoop; to ladle out; to trip up (e.g. someone's legs)
to be choppy (of waves); to be rough; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to beat fast (of a heart); to be in turmoil; to be in discord
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
successive; consecutive; back-to-back; one after another
splish-splash; with a splash
to be transparent; to show through