death; the next world; to pass away; to die
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
unjustified; unwarranted; unfounded; baseless; groundless
slander; calumny; defamation; libel; abuse
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
before it happens; previously
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)
one parent; single parent
as a child; when one was a child
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
genius; prodigy; natural gift
to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
by itself; automatically; naturally
rising up; towering; plump; chubby; shaggy; hairy
wisteria (esp. Japanese wisteria, Wisteria floribunda); wistaria
to have a smattering knowledge of
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
to get to the heart (of the matter); to come to the main point
what would (you) do?; what to do about it