decision; determination; resolution
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 bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
to cause to swell; to inflame
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
at once; immediately; right now
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to become pale; to turn pale
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
difficult to hear; hard to hear; unpleasant to hear; painful to hear; difficult to ask
serious; severe; grave; acute
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
to be main; to be principal; to be important
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
drop (e.g. of water); drip
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
mystical power inherent in words; spirit of language
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
accurate; correct; precise; exact
substance; true form; main part; main unit; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.); noumenon
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than