present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
essence; true nature; substance; reality
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
cardio-pulmonary function
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
(stroke of) luck; (unexpected) good fortune; godsend; windfall
unexpectedly; accidentally; by chance
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to start
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
the head; the foremost; beginning; the very front
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
that day; the very same day
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
beautiful man and woman; handsome couple
pride; boast; credit (to)
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to wait on someone hand and foot; to take personal care of someone
imperial court; royal court
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
emperor (of Japan); mikado
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first