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
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to become exaggerated (of rumours, etc.); to become embellished
if you think about it; come to think of it
(having great) expectation; pinning one's hopes on
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
(not) even once; (not) ever
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
drip; fall drop-by-drop; suddenly (of drops of water)
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
being at sea; losing one's bearings; (arch.) disorientation upon waking at night; (arch.) forgetting which house or room to enter
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
southern country; southern provinces; southern lands
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
with a scraping sound; with a grating sound; with force; hard; forcibly (carry out); forcefully; hard (e.g. food)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
seedling; young plant; rice seedling
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over