what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
(starting) from nothing; from scratch
beginning; clue; starting point
to lower one's voice; to speak more softly
feeling on the skin; skin sensation
with a start; with a jump
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
suicide bombing (e.g. crashing one's plane into a target); self-destruction; blowing oneself up
girl's feeling; maiden's mind
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
someone who is greatly one's senior; veteran
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
cave; hollow; cavity; hollow
absorption; suction; aspiration; attraction; draw
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
gifted education; special education for gifted children
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
birth; giving birth; creating; bringing into the world
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
dazzling; glaring; dazzlingly beautiful
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
euphemistic; circumlocutory; roundabout; indirect