in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
to push (something) against
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
to pay attention; to be watchful
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to hurt; to smart; to sting
Hold up!; Hands up!; to hold up
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
not; nonexistent; not being (there)
in the manner of an old person; like that of an old person; fusty; old-fashioned; fogyish
back off!; leave me alone!
interesting; fascinating; intriguing; amusing; funny; comical
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to be smeared; to be covered
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
eloquence or flattery designed to deceive
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; nasty; gross
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
viewing as a problem; problematizing
training period; residency (esp. medical); internship
dark side (of nature, town, etc.)
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
in detail; with great care; completely; fully
uncharted territory; unknown waters; unfamiliar terrain
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)