to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
older brother; elder brother
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
almost; roughly; approximately
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
deportation; expulsion from the country
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
bad ending (in a film, novel, etc.); unhappy ending
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case