first time, beginning

1. adverb · no-adjective for the first time
2. adverb only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; not until ... do you ...

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1. no-adjective · noun beginning; outset; first; onset

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1. noun · adverb beginning; start; outset; opening
2. noun first (in line, etc.)

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1. noun beginner

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1. noun origin; beginning; start

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1. noun · no-adjective beginning; start; outset
2. noun · adverb at first; at the beginning; initially; originally

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1. noun · no-adjective early days; early years; early stages; initial stages; beginning

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1. noun first meeting; first interview with

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1. noun · adverb first day; opening day

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1. noun first love; puppy love

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1. expression first; firstly; first of all; to begin with; in the beginning; at the beginning
2. Introduction; Preface

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1. no-adjective · noun first; new

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1. expression nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?

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1. noun something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time

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1. noun first shrine visit of the New Year

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1. noun · no-adjective first generation; founder

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1. noun first time; first innings; initial attempt
2. no-adjective first; initial

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1. no-adjective · noun beginner-friendly; (intended) for beginners; aimed at beginners

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1. noun one's original intention; one's initial enthusiasm
2. noun · no-adjective inexperience; naivety; greenness

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1. noun initial costs; up-front costs; front-end costs; start-up costs

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