to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
composition; setting (of music)
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
older sister; elder sister
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
manly; masculine; like a man
fifth day of the month; five days
long time; long interval; for quite some time
good luck charm; uttered when using magic; abracadabra; presto
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
to suspend between two points; to build (a bridge, etc.); to put up on something (e.g. legs up on table)
owner of a hermitage; abbess; prioress; nun in charge of a Buddhist convent
recuperation; medical treatment
to fail (in getting a job); to miss out (at fishing, hunting, etc.); to be left out; to be crowded out
once upon a time; a long time ago
medium-ranked councillor in the Department of State
many; a lot; much; multitude
draw (in go, poetry contest, etc.); tie
adopting a son-in-law into one's family; marrying off one's daughter
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
decline; downturn; drop; (mental) depression; low spirits
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized