from the beginning; from scratch
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
metal plate; metallic plate
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
good-natured; of good character
outskirts; environs (of a city); surrounding area; surroundings
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
treasure chest; strongbox
appearance; air; condition; state; form
incessant working; working non-stop
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
dwarf (esp. in folklore or fantasy literature)
to kill with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.); to slay; to put to the sword
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
one-night stand; taking home a woman from a bar, club, etc.; takeout (i.e. food); take-out; takeaway
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
attraction; lure; invitation
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
degree of familiarity; popularity
settlement; village; community; (bacterial) colony
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour