use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
court (of law); courtroom
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
so miserable that it is painful to look at; can't bear to look at; painful to watch
dull (e.g. of movement or reaction); sluggish
even if not; even without
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
immediately; at once; instantly
indictment; prosecution; complaint
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
fucking; screwing; having sex
suddenly and precipitately; take a sudden turn
suitable person; well-qualified person; responsible party; responsible person
dirty work; unpleasant task
flaring up; bursting into flames
to blaze; to burn brightly
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
caller; visitor; company; guest
shortage of talented people; shortfall in human resources
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
blunder; (careless) mistake; error
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation