point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to become dim; to become blurred
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
counter for scraps, fragments, petals, etc.
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
charm; incantation; spell; curse
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
later on; eventually; afterwards
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
to drink up; to drain (cup)
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
to check; to stop; to keep back
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
control; check; restraint; inhibition
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...