reality; actuality; hard fact
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
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
believer; devotee; follower; adherent; convert; disciple
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
(religious) piety; faith; devotion
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
to smile broadly; to grin widely
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
to touch emotionally; to feel something; to strike home
glamorous; charming; beguiling; bewitching; beautiful; fascinatingly elegant
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
compelling force; legal force
damp; moist (negative nuance)
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
one's nature; characteristic; inherent; natural
to fight to the bitter end
cancellation; withdrawal; asking to be excused; begging off; not taking
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
family a woman has married into
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
long; drawn-out; very long
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
to shake one's head (in denial)
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
good match; suitable candidate (for marriage); good opportunity to be saved by Buddha
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
spirit; heart; disposition
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer