at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
beautiful; good; excellent
half the face; one side; half; the other side; the reverse; the contrary
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
criticism; critique; review; commentary
barony of the first degree; influential feudal clan
first meeting; first interview with
to thrust before; to thrust at
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
respect and affection; love and respect
awkward (movements, speech, etc.); jerky; stiff; strained (relations); sour
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
must not; should not; do not
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
large dictionary; comprehensive dictionary; unabridged dictionary
presentation (e.g. of a gift, etc.)
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
weeping cherry (Prunus spachiana); shidare cherry
mountain cherry (Cerasus jamasakura)
sticky; stiff; tenacious; persistent
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
youth; child (esp. of the young son of someone of high social standing); young; new
counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats
new leaves; young leaves; fresh verdure
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
complete financial statement; summing up; concluding
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
pulling up; drawing up; raising; increase; repatriation; evacuation
railway crossing; railroad crossing; starting line; scratch; determination; stepping over the edge of the ring
germ; germs; bacteria; something harmful; vermin
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
bacterium; bacteria; germ