multi-course menu; multi-course dining
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
highest grade; superlative degree
with a friendly grin; smilingly
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
northern part; the north (of a region)
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened
sincere; honest; faithful
flying; false start; doing something before the arranged time; breaking a street date
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
programme; program; plans; arrangements
about when; about what time; how soon
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
be (that) as it may; having said that
seedling; sapling; young tree
nature; the natural world; realm of nature
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
professional sumo wrestling
giving lessons at pupils' homes; going to train in stable other than your own
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
entry (event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (blog, database, etc.); post
fee; charge; rate; material
one's true worth; one's true self; what one is really made of
skill; dexterity; master hand
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
complete recovery; healing