I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
how much; how many; to what extent; oh my god; how; what the
repeating a year (at school); staying in the same class for another year
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
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
like this; in this way; as you see
one round; one turn; one size (larger or smaller); one cycle of the twelve years of the Chinese zodiac
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
to take on a role; to take part
besides; in addition; also; moreover
difficult to ...; hard to ...
immediately; right away; on the spot
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
such ... as; or some such
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
cheerfully; spiritedly; vigorously; lively
commitment; pledge; promise
sudden reversal (of behavior, opinion, attitude, etc.); about-face; flip-flop
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
horizon (related to land)
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
that day; the very same day
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
to be worried; to be troubled
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered