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
correction; revision; amendment
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to be sacked; to be dismissed
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
how many people; a number of people
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
impudence; shamelessness; brazenness; arrogance; audacity; effrontery
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
matter; thing; affair; circumstance
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to have meaning; to be meaningful
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
absence; disregard; indifference
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
possession; retention; maintenance
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
now that; since; so long as; because
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
central part; heart (of a city)
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
affectation; showiness; pretence
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque