kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
dark history; dark past; something one wants to forget or pretend never happened
the front; honesty; uprightness; decency; normality
right under; directly below
hard; tough; hardware; hard disk
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented
weird; disgusting; sickening
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
simple and clear; plain and simple
to pause; to have a short intermission
madder (esp. Japanese madder, Rubia argyi); madder (red color)
off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
taking something out; carrying out; providing money oneself; paying with one's own money; corbel; strengthening under a seam (clothing)
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
fighting spirit (in sport); tenacity
electrical outlet; wall socket; power plug
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
breach of manners; breach of etiquette
guaranteed; certified; warranty included
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
to have meaning; to be meaningful
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to demolish; to tear down; to pull down
how dare ...; how could ...
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
how long; how much; to what extent
sudden change; complete change