to be entrusted with; to be asked to
digression; many divergences
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
himself; yourself; herself
leavings of a meal; food scraps; leftovers; food particles (in one's teeth or mouth); bits of food
to slip down; to slide down; to glide down
rather; sooner; preferably
to look forward to something
conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement
to take care doing something; to be prudent; to take no chances; to play it safe
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
third rank (in the Japanese court system); Trinity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
vocal sound; tone of voice
to talk; to carry meaning
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
splendour; splendor; pompousness; magnificence
main; principal; chief; primary; major
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
be (that) as it may; having said that
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
value; preciousness; nobility
centralized authoritarian rule; centralised authoritarian rule
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
decline; degeneration; decay; waning; ebbing
guidelines for action; personal principles
grand; far-reaching; ambitious
antecedents; ancestor; previous position; previous existence; predecessor organization; predecessor organisation
incarnation; embodiment; realization; giving concrete form (to)