to narrow the focus; to focus attention (on); to concentrate (on); to zero in
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
system; institution; organization; organisation
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
hair color; hair colour; fur color; disposition; type; kind
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
to get help; to enlist aid
first generation; founder
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
(arch.) office; (arch.) official; chief; head; (Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa) person (usually a woman) whose duty it is to officiate at religions ceremonies
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
one's own child; one's own children
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability
to neglect; to ignore; to disregard; to make light of
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
child rearing; child raising; raising children; parenting
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
hiding one's embarrassment
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
there being no use in arguing (about it)
who cares?; I don't give a damn; what does it matter?
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
bad example; bad precedent
opposite; reverse; contrary
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
in search of; in order to look for
carrying out one's words; being as good as one's word; making good on one's promise