the eyes are the windows to the soul; the eye is the lamp of the body; (lit.) the eyes are the mirror of the heart
morning star lily (Lilium concolor); star lily
ambassador of goodwill; goodwill envoy; goodwill mission
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
coming to a castle; visiting a castle
poor work; humble reference to one's own work
grain (1-7000 of a pound, approx. 64.80 mg); grain (wheat, etc.)
periodic check; periodic inspection; routine inspection
reading (e.g. by a scanner)
adult dog; fully-grown dog; mature dog
to turn completely into; to become completely
recommendation of an influential person
home and abroad; domestic and foreign; inside and outside; interior and exterior
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
discretion; prudence; good sense; judgement; judgment; wisdom
very small difference (esp. in time); tiny interval
lasting quality; good wearing ability; going a long way
dealt hand consisting of one 20-point card and six 1-point cards; outstanding; standing out above the rest
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
bursting through the surface; suddenly surfacing; sudden increase (e.g. in public interest); fast rise (e.g. in rank)
to break the prohibition (law); to violate the ban