first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
reverse thrust; retrofiring; sudden mental derangement
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
bounds; limits; boundary fence (esp. of horse-riding ground)
to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
advance (into a new market, industry, etc.); expansion (into); launch (into); advance (to the next round of a competition)
favourable position (during a race; e.g. 3rd to 5th place)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
opposite the front; front seats in a theater; stalls; (seat facing) south side of ring
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to go; to move (towards); to move through; to travel across; to go (well, badly, etc.); to proceed; to do (in a particular way)
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
case (container); case (instance, situation); case
to be conspicuous; to stand out
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
second (unit of time); arc second
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
group (of people, competitors, companies, etc.); contingent; camp; team
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
speeding up; increase in pace