at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
toadstool; poisonous mushroom
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to feel a chill run down one's spine
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
playing with fire; doing something dangerous; (fig.) playing with fire; playing around (with someone); flirting
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
person of common sense; common sense man
single word; a few words; brief comment
to order; to command; to appoint
armband; arm band; brassard
lonesome; lonely; forlorn
inhuman; immoral; unreasonable; outrageous; wicked
propagation (e.g. a religion); proselytizing; missionary work
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
jumping to a wrong conclusion
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
pawn (chess piece); boing; sproing (e.g. sound of releasing a spring); flipping through the air; tossing
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
to be needed; to be wanted
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
contradiction; inconsistency
axiom; maxim; self-evident truth
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow