it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
speculation; thinking; meditation
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy
sound of the wind; voice of the wind
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
to strip a person of all his or her clothes; to leave someone with nothing; to leave someone penniless; to steal someone blind
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
remote past; far ago; time immemorial
censure; criticism; blame; disparagement; vilification
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
root; source; origin; cause
taking a straight look at something; looking someone in the eyes
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
final destination; last stop; end; conclusion; goal
for example; for instance; e.g.
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
(some) more; even more; longer; further
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling
charm; spell; curse; malediction; dharani; mantra
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless