to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
(not) even once; (not) ever
(political) power; authority; influence
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; respectable
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
Gouiran; Guillain; Guirand
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
workshop; studio; atelier
and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
to nip (something) in the bud
this sort of; this type of
customer; client; client company; business connection; trade partner
manufacture; production; production (of a film, play, TV show, etc.)
practitioner; specialist; man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
hey there; I say; see here
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)
hearth; fireplace; furnace; kiln; young girl; childlike young woman
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
arrest; apprehension; capture
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
to add (to); to add on; to append
a little bit; a little while
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
to thrust away; to send flying
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)