possible; likely; probable
reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
amount of experience; experience level; experience point; exp; XP
wide difference; a world of difference
war; battle; match; game; competition
level ground; plain; flatland
to take (trouble); to attend (to business); to command (army)
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
to rinse; to wash out; to have one's revenge; to wipe out a disgrace
(preliminary) skirmish; prelude; preliminary encounter; warm-up match (e.g. before a final)
getting nowhere; becoming uncontrollable; getting out of hand; remaining unsatisfied
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
evil design; crafty plan; plot
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
inexpensive; cheap; easy; simple
flying column; detached force
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement