first letter of a word; capital letter (at the start of a word or sentence); initials (of one's name)
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
military affairs; military service
gun; pistol; tiddlywinks; marbles; repellence
human resources training; development of human resources; personnel training
a rival horse or candidate
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
ticktock; chinking (e.g. of a hammer against rock); knocking; dry and hard; (frozen) stiff; hidebound
to give a broad grin; to smirk
bare livelihood; subsistence
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
great man; heroic figure; remarkable character
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
rich country; national enrichment
fields and rice paddies that have been abandoned and are no longer cultivated
from here; from this place
route (bus, train, air, etc.); line; line (taken by a group, organization, etc.); policy; course
commercial area; business district
square metre; square meter
obtaining agreement by consultation; matters settled in an interview
welcome (news); inviting; encouraging; tempting; hopeful
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
very much; exceedingly; extremely
taking into consideration; giving consideration (to)
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
business rival; professional jealousy
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat