dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
beginning; clue; starting point
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
spectacles for far-sightedness; telescope
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
plate armor; plate armour
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
bassinet (esp. on airplane); bassinette
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
best pupil; leading disciple
full version; complete version; unabridged edition
to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered; to roll one's eyes up and down
alone; by oneself; unaccompanied; unaided; single-handed; without one's family
proving ground; test site
hidden treasure; treasured article
arriving at the present; present-day; to arrive at the present day
setting sail; putting out to sea; starting anew; embarking on something new
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
swallowing without chewing; swallowing (e.g. a story); accepting without questioning
sad to say; how sad; alas
new land; new world; new sphere of activity
to contract (to do); to undertake; to take on (work); (arch.) to take responsibility for; (arch.) to be liable for
cautious theory; conservative theory
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
vice; immorality; corruption
based on; built on; made from
narrow-minded; obstinate; stubborn; perverse; unreasonable; warped
a reclusive life; living secluded from the world; leading a sequestered life
cannon (esp. high-velocity artillery)
sorry to bother you, but ...
Nara; Kōfuku-ji (Buddhist temple in Nara)
loose (of clothing); baggy; flabby; saggy; sloshing; slopping