nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
to cover fully; to wrap around
minimum age (e.g. employment)
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
dense; thick; rich (flavour, colour, etc.); deep; strong (smell); heavy
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
honour; honor; glory; privilege
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
to fight to the bitter end
to hold fast; to protect to the end
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
rejection; expulsion; boycott; ostracism
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
to order; to command; to appoint
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
to concentrate; to focus on; to devote; to stiffen; to become tense
sublime; noble; high-minded
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
high-grade sake; fine drink
to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge
extensive; vast range; wide scope
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section