to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
(written) contract; agreement
entry (in a form, register, diary, etc.); filling in; filling out
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
older brother; elder brother
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
starting up (e.g. business, computer)
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
executives; top management; governing body
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
to not take seriously; to take lightly
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
to work hard; to work diligently
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
treatment (of a person); dealing with
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
our country; our land; one's own country
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
affiliated with; under jurisdiction of; under the umbrella
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
besides; in addition; also; moreover
possession; retention; maintenance