to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
accurate; correct; precise; exact
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
waterway; canal; channel; swimming pool lane
to make one's rounds; to patrol
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
royal capital; imperial capital
self-indulgence; doing as one pleases
only; merely; but; no more than
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
revival; restoration; resuscitation
to vitalize (e.g. an industry); to invigorate; to energize; to establish (e.g. a company); to build up; to set up
commerce; trade; business