projecting part (of a headland, etc.);  moment of departure;  (on the) point of going out;  outset;  start
 to spoil someone's start;  to kill someone's enthusiasm;  to take the wind out of someone's sails
 entrance (i.e. of a Japanese house);  start of a rise (e.g. in prices)
 to spoil someone's start;  to kill someone's enthusiasm;  to take the wind out of someone's sails
 freshly brewed, aromatic tea