neutralization; neutralisation; neutralization (e.g. of a poison); counteraction
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
to be brought to mind; to come to mind
personal grudge; personal enmity
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
shrewdness; sharpness; astuteness; acumen; tact
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
good health; stopping misfortune; preventing disaster
to make trouble; to rock the boat; to make waves; to aggravate a situation
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
military affairs; military service
inheritance; something given or received
to hold a sword above one's head; to be haughty; to be arrogant
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control
to drive (e.g. a horse, carriage); to control; to manage; to govern; to rule
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation
frontmost; a short time ago; a little while ago; just now
stubborn; obstinate; self-willed; headstrong
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
main; principal; chief; primary; major
practice-swinging (sword, bat, tennis racket, etc.)
you; (arch.) your residence
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
blind (devotion, faith, etc.); reckless
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
(academic) excellence; superiority; honors (e.g. graduating with); cum laude
assessment; rating; grade; evaluation
genuineness or spuriousness; authenticity; the genuine and the spurious