delivery; issuance; handing over; granting
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
flagwaving; flagman; (in athletic competition) starter; instigator; leader
although I say; although one might say; although called
loved one; lover; sweetheart
(religious) faith; belief; creed
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
interaction with one's neighbors; relationship with one's neighbors
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
reading aloud; recitation
prayer; grace (at meals); exorcism
Imperial reign; Kimigayo (Japanese national anthem)
very young; childish; immature
day of month; counter for days
older brother and older sister
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
an infinite variety of; multifarious; being extremely varied and wide-ranging
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions); to get on the same page
shuttle bus; pickup bus; courtesy bus; hotel bus
king of the hill; king of the castle; king of the mountain
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
word one must not say (in a particular situation, place, etc.); taboo word; banned word; forbidden word; prohibited word
strike (e.g. in baseball, bowling)
pigment; coloring; colouring; colorant; colourant
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
to flare up; to burst into flames
half; biracial person (esp. half-Japanese); person of mixed parentage; half (of a game); halfback; 9-hole half (of a round)
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
mom; mommy; mum; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
(United States of) America; United States; US; America (land mass); the Americas
counterattack; slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip