stinging hair (of a nettle, caterpillar, etc.)
millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
supermarket; subtitles; telop; superheterodyne; super
holder (of a record, title, permit, etc.)
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
long ago; once upon a time
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; Heian period (794-1185)
daimyo (Japanese feudal lord)
marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
engagement; business; affair; use; need
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
emergency landing; forced landing; crash landing
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
laptop (computer); notebook (computer)
to govern; to manage; to subdue
offering a prize; prize competition; prize; reward
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
inflammation of a tendon (sheath); tendonitis; tendinitis; tenosynovitis; tenovaginitis; tendovaginitis
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
(medical) doctor; physician
older sister; lass; young lady
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
than; other than; except; but
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program