foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
distinction; differentiation; classification
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
lazy person; lazy fellow; slothful person
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
sago cycad (Cycas revoluta); king sago palm; sago palm; Japanese sago palm
sago cycad (Cycas revoluta); king sago palm; sago palm; Japanese sago palm
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
omen; sign of luck; origin; history; dependent arising; doctrine that everything has a cause and there is nothing that arises out of nothing
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
participation; joining; entry; adherence
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
home (family, domestic) life
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
shady; underhanded; questionable