it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
wholesale delegation; hundred-percent subcontracting; leaving all the decision-making to somebody else
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
end (of a street, hallway, etc.)
to hang (something) on the wall
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
woman; female; feminine gender
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
proud; having a prominent nose
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
ringlets; ringlet curls; sausage curls
hair (of the head); pubic hair