to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
magic; conjuring; sleight of hand; legerdemain
naturalization; naturalisation
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to manage skillfully; to manoeuvre (e.g. car, horse); to maneuver
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
Ring of Fire (circum-Pacific volcanic belt)
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
to take out; to take a handful of; to grab and throw; to turn someone out (of house, room, etc.)
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
general-purpose counter; ... years old
pressure; compression; pressing
to swell; to expand; to inflate; to bulge
to be true to nature; to be lifelike
loudly (wailing, making a noise, etc.)
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
in name only; titular; nominal
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to report to the Emperor; to play (musical instrument); to accomplish
heroism; loyalty and courage
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
(shopping) mall; shopping centre; mall (pedestrianized street); Moor; mold; mould; molding
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent