beginning; outset; first; onset
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
than; from; out of; except; but; more
knowing; (an) acquaintance
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
had better ...; had better not ...
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
imperial court; royal court
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
to grow up; to become an adult
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
just a minute; small quantity
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
passage; fare; shipping charges
advancing money; temporary payment for someone else; payment on behalf of another party, with the expectation of being reimbursed later