maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
just a minute; small quantity
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
seeing for the first time; first sight; first meeting; sight-reading
background knowledge; prerequisite knowledge
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
ten; 10; ten years of age
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
kind offices; services; through the good offices of; intercession; mediation
refining; refinement; smelting; training
determination; resolution
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
arrogant; haughty; insolent
standby; preparation; arrangement
each; (arch.) you (plural)
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
right opposite; directly across; just in front of; face to face
welcome!; nice to see you!
business; errand; nature of one's business
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
exemplar; model; example; pattern
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
change of mind; inconstancy; apostasy