to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
public bathhouse; building with a bath (esp. in a shrine or temple)
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
entreaty; appeal; petition
enemy territory; hostile place
to relax one's efforts; to let up; to let one's guard down
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to install; to equip; to mount
shallow bowl for displaying flowers, bonsai, etc.
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
many; much; plenty; hardly
to carry around; to carry on one's person
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
in its entirety; whole; wholly
rare; uncommon; not often seen
our country; our land; one's own country
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
black magic; sorcery; magic tricks; juggling
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
independent action; acting alone
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
two (long cylindrical things)
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (rejecting) sternly; flatly; smartly; (dressing up) well
to thrust before; to thrust at
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich