to start; to begin; to commence
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes)
in accordance with; according to
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
unpleasant feelings (e.g. hatred, disgust, revulsion, fear)
to laugh away; to laugh off
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
knight on a white horse; Prince Charming
looking depressed; long face
to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
to finish reading; to read through
idly; lazily; aimlessly; evasively; elusively; vaguely
all you can drink; bottomless cup
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
big catch (fishing); good haul
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
to feel hungry; to get hungry
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
right in the middle (of); midst; height
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
relation; connection; relevance
specialization; specialisation
spectacle; striking display; spectacular (scene, film, etc.); extravaganza; big-budget production
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
gross (i.e. 12 dozen); gross (i.e. not net); total; gross score (in golf)