to be clearly ahead of the competition; to stand out noticeably above one's rivals; to stand out from the crowd
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
emperor (of Japan); mikado
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
indicates a question; indicates an embedded question; indicates an indirect question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
maple (Acer spp.); maple tree
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
something like ...; something called ...
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.)
although I say; although one might say; although called
to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
excluding; except (for); apart from; outside (a boundary, scope, etc.)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
the same; the said; likewise
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
participation; joining; entry