1. strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game, opening moves
2. preparations, preparatory steps, arrangements, (laying the) groundwork (for)
1. indicates the subject of a sentence
2. indicates possession
3. but, however, (and) yet, though, although, while
4. and
5. used after an introductory remark or explanation
6. regardless of ..., whether ... (or not), no matter ...
7. indicates a des...