eldest daughter; first-born daughter
exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary
repetition; repeat; replication; recursion; iteration
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
deep impression; being deeply moved; being deeply touched
to become haggard; to become gaunt; to become emaciated; to become worn out (from illness, worry, etc.)
(not) readily; (not) easily; (not) right away; (not) simply; (not) without difficulty
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
undivided attention; concentration
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to overdo; to do too much
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
sincere; earnest; serious
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.); discipline; solidarity
remaining strength; surplus energy; reserve power; money to spare
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
on the occasion of; at the time of
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
receiving an official appointment; being appointed (to the post of)
(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will
deployment; spreading out; dispersal
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand; by extension
decrease; reduction; decline