event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
setting off (on a long journey); setting out; departure (e.g. for the front); starting a new life; starting life anew
clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance
seat (esp. in public places or places with assigned seating); seating
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
to stifle a laugh; to hold back a laugh
to fall off; to tumble down
very bright red; deep red; extremely flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
superior; boss; them (as opposed to "us"); the elite; person above; upstairs neighbour (neighbor)
stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop
to march (someone) off (e.g. to the police station); to lead away; to take away
obedient; submissive; tame; slavish
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
piling up; making a heap; laying bricks
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
old army general; veteran army general
someone (important); person of importance
huh; I'll be damned; well!
sublime; noble; high-minded
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
results; record; grades; marks
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
young person; young people; youth; young employee; young manservant; young follower
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to; all of a sudden
dice roll with the desired result; lucky throw of the dice; good luck; stroke of luck; hoped-for result
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
training range; training grounds; training area
principal; main; important; fashionable