scheduled date; expected date; due date; estimated date of confinement; expected date of delivery
extermination; annihilation
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
to be given up; to be discontinued
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
as if nothing had happened
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
beforehand; in advance; previously
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
full; wholehearted; utmost; overall width
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
military force; military strength
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)
to open up a lead (over one's opponent)
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding