secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
to step firmly (on); to harden by treading
to need; to call for; to require
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
way; manner; school (e.g. of flower arrangement); class; rate; flow
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
proposal; proposition; suggestion
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
little-known hot spring; secret hot spring; secluded hot spring
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
to take a breath; to take a short rest
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
spy; secret agent; spying
direct control; direct supervision
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
taking over (e.g. store or family's headship); subrogation; substitution of one person for another (usu. a creditor)
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
most part; greater part; majority
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
main purpose; primary objective
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
exploitation; bleeding dry; squeezing dry; milking (e.g. a cow's teat); extracting (a liquid) through squeezing
one's future; one's fate; prospects; one's way; one's path
interest; rights; concession
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
even more; still more; further
to exert oneself; to make efforts
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
occupation; profession; job; vocation; career; trade
very small fraction (of); very small proportion; very small part; tiny bit
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious