to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
eagle (Accipitridae family)
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
binding; regulation; limit; binding period (e.g. phone or broadband contract); minimum contract term
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
aggressive; pushy; in-your-face
messy; shabby; scruffy; dirty; squalid; sordid
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
(pressing) hard; badgeringly; pesteringly; repeatedly; urgingly
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
two by two; by twos; as a couple; in pairs
stepping back; drawing back
moment by moment; hour by hour
round frame glasses; round-lensed eyeglasses
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
to take a growing interest in
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
means; expedient; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
way of asking; way of listening; listener
supporter (e.g. wrist supporter); athletic supporter; jockstrap; supporter (esp. of soccer); backer
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
party venue; place for a party; banquet hall
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
polite; respectful; reverent
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist