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
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
collection (of art, stamps, etc.); collecting; collection (i.e. a range of new clothes); fashion show
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
to search about for; to hunt around for; to look high and low for; to look everywhere for
complete works; complete collection; complete series
malicious; vicious; malignant; shoddy; inferior; poor-quality
to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)
just you wait and see (as a threat)
collection of books; (personal) library
without; unless; have to do
to be photographed; to be projected
close-cropped hair; shaven head
to become thin; to lose weight; to slim; to become impoverished (of soil); to become sterile; to become infertile
face; looks; countenance; vestige; trace; reminder
now that you say that; now that you mention it
liking for; taste for; fondness for; to the liking of; favored by; popular with
troupe; theatrical company
(Internet) troll; disturber; raising havoc; laying waste; robbery; holdup
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
to have one's enthusiasm dampened; to become subdued
evident; plain; distinct; clear
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
Indian summer (around November); mild late autumn weather; mild late fall weather
running about; making every effort (to do); busying oneself (with); being busily engaged (in); good offices; efforts
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
putting in an appearance; visiting; coming to the surface; appearing; showing one's face (on TV, social media, etc.); face reveal
discrepancy; discord; disagreement; mismatch; dissonance
arrogant look (or attitude); conceited expression; smug face; brazen demeanor (despite being in the wrong); shameless attitude; unabashed manner
mainland; the country proper; native country; country where one was born; pure land; Buddha realm
look; glance; sight; summary; list; table
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
seriously; no kidding; joking aside; in all seriousness
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath