first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
such ... as; or some such
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
partition; division; settlement of accounts; preliminary warm-up ritual; toeing the mark; directing
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to get out of hand; to become uncontrollable; to boil over
reset; fresh start; new beginning
infant; baby; little child
sorrowful (e.g. person, scene, etc.); melancholic
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
true to one's name; living up to one's name
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
to be conspicuous; to stand out
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
both hands; both arms; ten
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
land of the gods; Japan; Heaven
looking or acting as if one owned the place
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
tradition; legend; folklore
mysterious bird; strange bird; eerie bird; monster that has taken the form of a bird
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
virile; tough; masculine; intense
from the beginning; from scratch
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
upper half of the body; upper body
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to make a speech; to address
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
this for sure; certainly is
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very