in the early period (of something); at the beginning
to nip (something) in the bud
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
as soon as; no sooner than; one way or another; objection
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
psychic trauma; psychological trauma
not yet known; unknown; strange
burn; scald; (fig.) getting one's fingers burned (e.g. poor investment, mixing with the wrong people)
to result in death; to lead to death; to be linked with death
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
light (e.g color, fabric); faint; somehow; kind of; scarce; slim
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house
to take a breath; to take a short rest
sacrifice sale; selling for a song; dumping
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
to come back (to); to return to a starting point
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
under the orders of; by order (command)
one plot (of land); one (city) block; one area; one brush stroke; one kanji stroke
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
one's place of appointment; one's post
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
thoughtfulness; deliberation; prudence
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
to fall asleep; to sleep soundly; to become dull; to lose vigour
to cry out in one's sleep (e.g. from having a nightmare); to moan (in anguish) in one's sleep
to approach (one's) death; to face (one's) death
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
expert; skilled hand; master
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
comfort; consolation; diversion
feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy