to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
specially appointed; appointed temporarily for a specific task
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
state secrets; secrets of the state
to take (be in) charge of
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
danger; peril; hazard; risk
accomplishment; execution
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to run down (stairs, etc.)
selection; choice; option
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to cut down; to chop down; to fell
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
princess; daughter of a nobleman
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
intelligence gathering; information gathering
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand