royal capital; imperial capital
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
action of making something; -ification
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
supply route; supply road; communications (military)
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
time; hour; period; class
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
I regret to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
negotiations; discussions; connection
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
to discuss; to talk together
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it