to get into the zone; to get into the flow
assistant ...; probationary ...
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
sunlight; sunshine; sunbeams
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
boastful speech; bragging
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
many; much; plenty; hardly
holding two or more positions concurrently
great many; ever so many; any number; as few or as many (as you like); whether large or small
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to become possible; to become able to (do)
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
mobile telephone; cellular telephone
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
fortress (surrounded by a wall, moat, etc.)
such ... as; or some such
to swell; to become swollen; to become puffy (e.g. face from lack of sleep); to become bloated (esp. from fluid retention)