being cleared (doubt, misgivings, etc.); being dispelled; melting away; melting (of ice)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
older brother; elder brother
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
preeminence; supremacy; distinction; excellence
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
senior high school; high school
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
three; three years of age
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
maintenance; preservation; improvement
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
duty; function; office; mission; task
sports club (e.g. at school); sports department (e.g. in a newspaper)
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
department; section; course (of study); branch of study; (taxonomical) family
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
affiliated with; under jurisdiction of; under the umbrella
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to entrust; to send (a message, etc.)