to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
conviction; belief; confidence
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
to bless; to show mercy to; to give (money, etc.)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
undesirable friend; bad company; bad companion; partner-in-crime (i.e. good friend); close friend; buddy
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
every year; yearly; annually
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to transcribe; to duplicate; to describe; to film; to picture
proposal; proposition; suggestion
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
salon; saloon; sarong; saron (instrument)
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
land near a castle; castle town
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
rest; break; recess; intermission
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture