sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
slightest connection; slender connection; sliver (e.g. of hope); one thread
continuously; unbroken; at great length; in minute detail
chickweed (Stellaria sp.); stitchwort
going on and on in tedious detail
continuously; unbroken; at great length; in minute detail
going on and on in tedious detail
chickweed (stitchwort) roasted and mixed with salt, then ground into a powder for use as toothpaste
berry catchfly (Silene baccifera); Cucubalus baccifer (former name)