work-to-rule; go-slow strike; slowdown; being idle; slackening; being truant
to be smeared; to be covered
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
origin; source; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison; exit
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
young person; youth; young
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
extinguishing a fire; (Edo-period) fireman
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
joint struggle; common (united) front
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
edged tool; cutlery; shrewd businessman
the very best; excellent; superb
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
party; set; gang; company; person
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
one's real father; natural father; biological father
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
related (by blood); blood-related; of the same blood
impossible to do (although wants to)
agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping