dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
cannot bear (doing); cannot bring oneself (to do); reluctant (to do)
social life; social intercourse
groundless (rumour, accusation, etc.); unfounded; baseless; without a shred of truth
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
to bend by twisting; to twist; to contort; to distort (e.g. the truth); to twist (e.g. someone's words)
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
humorous; funny; amusing; enjoyable (e.g. life); pleasant; fun
tail and fins; embellishment (of a story, rumor, etc.); exaggeration
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to spread; to be propagated
being very popular; being in great demand
to put one's strength into
to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)
unceasing; never-ending; endless
if so; in that case; in that situation
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
equal; identical; the same; no different (from); just like; equivalent
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
gem; jewel; precious stone
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
quickly; calmly; intently
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
as a child; when one was a child
true to one's name; living up to one's name
(understanding or appreciation of) culture; (one's) education; cultivation; sophistication; refinement
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
desperately; for one's dear life
public affair; government matter; duke; prince; Sir; Lord
(formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction; debut
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man