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
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
great love; passionate affair
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
recovery; rescue; recapture
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to