to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
essence; true nature; substance; reality
to rule; to govern; to administer
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
cardio-pulmonary function
fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune
unexpectedly; accidentally; by chance
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
beautiful man and woman; handsome couple
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to wait on someone hand and foot; to take personal care of someone
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
whole army; whole team; all armies; all teams
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
to assemble; to set up; to construct
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
streaming (of tears); pouring; pouring (of rain or sweat)
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain