to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
when it becomes; when it comes to
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
special; particular; peculiar; unique
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
for example; for instance; e.g.
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
in the same way as; just like
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
to hammer out the details; to work out details
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
taking the podium; mounting the rostrum; going on stage to give a speech, etc.
administration; government; administrator; governor
overall summary; (e.g. news) roundup
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
cooperation; collaboration
words of thanks; words of gratitude; acknowledgements; apology
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
wherein; therein; thereinto
some time ago; the other day