actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
your body; your health; yourself; you
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
principal occupation; core business
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
gardening; puttering around in the garden
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
running (for election); coming forward as a candidate; going on horseback (to a battle); going in person; (arch.) letting out a horse; (arch.) taking out a horse
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
don't you think?; indicates question
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
finish; finishing; finishing touches
prime minister; premier; chancellor
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
king's younger brother; royal brother
wedding; bridal procession; marriage into a family
beginning; start; first moxa treatment
influential; prominent; leading; strong; powerful; likely
nobility; aristocracy; peerage
one by one; one after another; successively
to marry off; to espouse to
huge rock; firmness; solidity
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
way (of doing); manner; method; means
policy of increasing national prosperity and military power
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
prominent; eminent; leading; foremost; distinguished
economic superpower; economic powerhouse