evil spirit (that can possess people)
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
baton (of command); order; command; direction
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
dismissal; firing; retirement; being relieved from one's post; being relieved of a burden
to palm off; to force a sale
confusion; complications; being gripped by strong feelings; fit (e.g. of anger); moment (e.g. of frustration)
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
bad move (in chess, shogi, etc.)
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
crying oneself to sleep; giving up in frustration; accepting meekly; being compelled to accept a situation
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
know-it-all airs; I-know-how-it-is look
to settle a matter; to get even with someone
penalty for contract breach
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
up until now; as recently as the present
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
at a loss for words; stumped for words
phrase; clause; basic linguistic unit in Japanese grammar
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
fully loaded; full load; loaded condition
to let slip; to slide; to glide
materials; data; document
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; not knowing the true nature