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
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
portion; potion (e.g. magical)
marriage partner; spouse; wife-to-be; husband-to-be; future spouse
being startled; getting a shock
question; inquiry; enquiry
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to talk; to chat; to chatter
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
participation; joining; entry; adherence
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
all; entire; whole; altogether
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to have an eye on; to zero in on
story; tale; talk; discussion
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post