(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
to reach back into one's memory; to search one's mind; to recall
first meeting; first interview with
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
to have a talk; to tell a story
contract; compact; agreement
renewal; extension; revision
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
lifetime employment; permanent employment
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to be aware of; to know about; to be concerned in; to have to do with
together; at the same time; same; identical
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to pick a fight; to find fault
singularity; singular point
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
job title; name of one's position
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
to rest one's chin in one's hands
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
mandatory retirement age (system)
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
retirement; resignation; stepping down
composed expression; clear face
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally
unlawful; illegal; unreasonable; outrageous; unjust
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession