with the exception of; excepting; excluding
relation; connection; relevance
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
official residence (e.g. of the prime minister)
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
governor-general; governor; viceroy
the south; southward; southern direction; countries in the south (esp. Southeast Asia and the pre-WWII South Pacific Mandate)
esoteric Buddhist ritual where incantations are chanted; magic
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
polite; respectful; reverent
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
welcome!; nice to see you!
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
older brother; elder brother
conference room; council room
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
please; somehow or other; one way or another
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself