to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
dam; weir; barrier; sluice
publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
authenticity; credibility
breach of faith; breach of trust; act of disloyalty
competent; suitable; qualified
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
in proportion to; according to; depending on
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
wizard; genius; remarkable talent; exceptional ability
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to use up all one's strength
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
to make sure of the truth
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
vanguard; advance-guard point; advance detachment; vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
break room; lounge (e.g. in an onsen); resting room
return; reaction; recovery; return (from a procedure)
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
you could say; you might say; verging on the
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
pass (e.g. backstage pass); permit (to pass or travel); laissez passer; passport
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
brilliant; radiant; bright; sparkling
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
ferocious; fierce; audacious; impudent; shameless
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
change of schedule; schedule change