to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
to happen to hear; to overhear
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
penalty for contract breach; forfeit
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
commander; commanding officer; CO
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
to take advantage of; to impose on; to exploit; to enter (an item in a ledger); to make an entry (in an account book)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with someone's suggestion; to be talked into doing
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
one's home country; one's homeland
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
influential; prominent; leading; strong; powerful; likely
to lure (someone) toward one; to lure (into); to entice
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
this world; everyday world; earthly existence; mundane life
liking; being fond of; liking (romantically); being in love with; faddism; eccentricity
to set someone to work in an arrogant fashion; to push someone around; to chatter; to jaw; to jabber
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing