to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
may ... be with you; may there be ...
viewing optimistically; thinking optimistically; taking an optimistic view; looking on the bright side
to make a foursome; to have the whole gang (crew, group) together; to have the full lineup (of players, performers, etc.)
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
tamaya! (word shouted when viewing fireworks)
woman; girl; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); feminine noun
in respect of; in regard to; as for
you're looking well; how lovely to see you; how wonderful to see you in such good spirits; farewell, and keep well; do take good care of yourself
studying abroad; (temporarily) studying at another school (to learn a specific skill)
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay
pleasantry; joke; tomfoolery
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
to insult; to say something insulting about; to bad-mouth
to play a leading role; to play a central part
centralized authoritarian rule; centralised authoritarian rule
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
bat (Chiroptera spp.); umbrella; opportunist; turncoat
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
assassin; candidate fielded by a political party to oust an incumbent of the same party
to incur someone's enmity
oppression; suppression; pressure
terrorist organization; terrorist organisation
to bury; to inter; to entomb; to cover up; to hush up; to shelve
compensation; reparations; indemnity; damages
republican form of government; republicanism