debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
going backward; turning back; backtracking; retrogression; relapse; returning to a bad state
to detain; to check; to restrain
ballute; parachute braking device
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to turn completely into; to become completely
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
to think too much; to be over-concerned
you can never be too careful
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
worldly-minded person; materialist; uncultured person; philistine; vulgar person; snob
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
honour; honor; glory; privilege
personal security; personal protection; provision of a bodyguard
federal parliament; federal congress
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
incoming telephone call; telegram received
spy; agent provocateur; covert operative; maker; builder; constructor
large number (of); many; majority
proceedings (e.g. parliament, congress); business (of the day)
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
session (of a legislature)
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
resolution; vote; decision
as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
this is why; this means; it is the case that
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...