to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
playing with fire; doing something dangerous; (fig.) playing with fire; playing around (with someone); flirting
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
no one knows what the future holds; the future is a closed book; (lit.) one sun (unit of measurement) ahead is darkness
society; public; community; social studies
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
permanent; perpetual; lasting
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
instead; but (on the other hand)
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
comfort; consolation; diversion
rule; reign; government; governing
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
future (usually near); prospects
immorality; injustice; adultery; infidelity; (arch.) murdering one's teacher or a government official
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
parting; separation; farewell
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
from now on; in the future; hereafter; ahead of us; down the road
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
sons and daughters; children; girl
to feel affectionate towards; to have feelings for; to care for; to hold dear
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
to be dripping wet; to get drenched to the skin
chasm; interstice; crevice; vulva; slit; cunt
inflammatory; lascivious; sensational
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to roll up or pull up (sleeves, skirt, etc.)
cherry blossom (colour, color)