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
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
not yet known; unknown; strange
logical; cogent; well-reasoned; logically consistent
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
way (of doing); manner; method; means
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
to lay aside; to set aside
to indicate; to show; to point to
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
perfume; fragrance; aroma; balm; sweet scent
to drink up; to drain (cup)
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
beyond that point; after that
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
determination; resolution
halfway; midway; partway; mid-course
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to smell sweet; to be fragrant