honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
to be interested in; to take an interest in; to care about
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
competent; suitable; qualified
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
forcibly; against one's will
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
command; lead; generalship; leadership
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
to put on; to wear; to be used to wearing
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
each and every one of them; every last one of them; all a bunch of
a family; a household; (one's own) style; school; gang; (yakuza) family
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
quick; nimble; agile; sharp; smart; clever
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
to talk down; to corner someone in an argument
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
pushing though; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager