immediately; at once; instantly
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
fully armed; armed to the teeth
have to do; must; should; ought to
virile; tough; masculine; intense
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
finely chiseled (features)
long military service; having experienced many battles
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
fixed; obvious; commonplace
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
supremacy; predominance; being superior to
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
difference; discrepancy; variation
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
small number; few; minority
authentication; notarization; notarisation
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
imprisonment; incarceration
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
to intend; to be sure that
complete change; about-face
apologies; excuse me; I'm sorry
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
swindler; imposter; crook
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
New Year's Eve; end of the year