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
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
nuisance to other people; inconvenience to others
useless; waste of time and effort; pointless; vain efforts
to jerk one's chin; to nod toward; to point one's chin at
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
to be entwined; to be involved
forcibly; against one's will
to disappear; to vanish; to bolt; to go into hiding
taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)
without eating or drinking
to be to the point; to be pertinent
pointing out; identification
depending on the circumstances; due to (with modifying verb)
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
by myself; in person; by oneself
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever