beginning (of a book, magazine, etc.); opening page; beginning (of a matter); start
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
fresh taste; novelty; originality; freshness
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
attraction; fascination; lure; captivation; charm
innocent; naive; unsophisticated; birth-
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure
mental; spiritual; emotional
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
medical science; medicine
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
freely; at liberty; at will; as one likes
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
self-willed; (doing or saying things) to suit one's own convenience; oblivious to the convenience of others
path of righteousness; path of duty; right track; correct path
to step over or across; to overcome
intimacy; affection; familiarity
day by day; every day; by the day
to be taken ill; to be addicted to; to become absorbed in; to give oneself up (to)
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
kindling; small bits of scrap wood used to fuel a stove
religious exultation; ecstasy
to fetter; to shackle; to bind
to gesture to come closer; to beckon; to call; to summon
performing arts; accomplishment (in performing arts)
clearness; clear understanding
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
incessantly; without a pause
thin-culmed dwarf bamboo (growing in clusters); Japanese transverse bamboo flute (high-pitched; usu. with seven holes); sliver (strand of loose fibers)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
roaming; drifting about; wandering
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)