a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
crucible; melting pot; melting pot (of cultures, ideas, etc.); state of ecstasy; state of fevered excitement
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
guidelines for action; personal principles
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
eradication; extermination; rooting out; stamping out; getting rid of
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
winter vacation; winter holidays
spring break; spring vacation
Golden Week (early-May holiday season in Japan)
incessant working; working non-stop
to pester someone (e.g. to buy something)
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
military officer; naval officer
check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit
bribe; sweetener; douceur
beauty; siren; courtesan; prostitute
congestion (e.g. traffic); delay; stagnation
cutting in line; queue jumping
in a little while; in a bit
postponement; deferment; adjournment
well connected; well known; having a large, diverse circle of acquaintances
person requiring special attention; person to be wary of; person under (police) surveillance; dangerous person
authority; power; influence
military service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaign
completely empty (of a residence, etc.); vacant; body from which the soul has left; corpse; shed skin (of a snake, insect, etc.)
cooperativeness; spirit of cooperation
group action; collective behavior; collective behaviour; acting as a group
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination
split among friends; falling out; internal discord
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
side; beside; feature of a sword blade
sign of life; human presence; humanity; humaneness