to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
later on; eventually; afterwards
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
commander; general; leader
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
honour; honor; glory; privilege
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
beginning; outset; first; onset
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to be silent; to say nothing
at least; at most; (even) just
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place