to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
proud; having a prominent nose
mediation; intercession; smoothing over
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
guardian; protector; patron; parent
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention
grandfather; male senior-citizen
prospective client; sales lead
starting up (e.g. business, computer)
mob; the masses; rabble; all things in nature; the whole creation
to make good use of one's spare moments; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
one's star; one's fortune or destiny
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
derivation; development; offshoot
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
competing; competition; auction
enough is enough; no further!
unable to do one's work; can't get anything done
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
good at storytelling; good at telling (funny) stories; having the gift of gab
nowadays; now; at present
in respect of; in regard to; as for
preparation; provision; defenses; guard; military formation; troop arrangement
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
true character; real nature
regarding with apprehension; viewing with anxiety
car; automobile; motorcar; motor vehicle; auto
to eat oneself out of house and home; to eat up completely
to have a pulse; to be alive; to have a chance; to be not altogether hopeless
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)