first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
price; cost; value; worth; value
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
moment by moment; hour by hour
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
wherein; therein; thereinto
clothes (esp. Western clothes); clothing; dress; counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, puffs of a cigarette, etc.
to put on (clothing); (lit.) to put (one's arms) through the sleeves
street; quarter; district; area
literally; to the letter; literal
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
to come to meet (someone); to come to pick up
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
several minutes; a few minutes
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
prejudice; bias; distorted view
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
article; item; thing; goods; wares
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
intimidating air; sense of intimidation