outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
cornering someone by lying in wait, e.g. for an unexpected interview or photograph; doorstepping; hanging; dangling
jobless university graduate
to be disgusted; to be repulsed; to get the creeps
possibility of participation; participation possibility
without preparation; off the cuff; unreserved; without restraint; beginning; start
needy circumstances; living in poverty
to quit one's job; to resign
heavenly voice; off the record instructions; influential person's opinion; powerful person's verdict
backbiting of a coward; grumblings of a loser; (lit.) the far-off bark of a retreating dog
measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel
disembarkation; getting off a ship; going ashore
different (from); not the same (as)
corporate drone; corporate slave
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
to install (a king, emperor, etc.); to appoint (to a post); to promote; to assign (to study under)
all-night vigil over a body; wake
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
percussion hammer; firing hammer; cocking piece
show; exhibition; spectacle
whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
tearfully; in tears; weeping; reluctantly; unwillingly; with a heavy heart
job hunting; job searching
the ocean; the great deep
supporting role (actor); minor role
embarking (a ship); embarkation; boarding; ship (carrying someone)
success; prosperity; boom
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
more than usual; especially; particularly
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally