several sheets (flat objects)
cookie; biscuit; cookie (browser-related file sent from a WWW server)
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
wholesale delegation; hundred-percent subcontracting; leaving all the decision-making to somebody else
early on; earlier on; from early
reason; cause; circumstances
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
to carry around; to be roundabout (speech, actions, etc.); to be indirect
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
faulty statement; misleading statement; misunderstanding caused by a misleading statement
conservation of electric power
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
deed; act; work; performance
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit
handful; small amount; small number
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
extraordinary; uncommon; remarkable; unusual; rare; prodigious
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
suitable person; well-qualified person; responsible party; responsible person