all for the best; what is right
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
self-righteousness; self-justified
to come back (to); to return to a starting point
recuperation; medical treatment
(find) common (meeting) ground
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
military expedition led in person by the emperor
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
returning to the service of one's master
to entrust (a person) with power of attorney (to do something for one)
present post; current office; (an) incumbent
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
welcome (news); inviting; encouraging; tempting; hopeful
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
gossip; government OSI procurement; GOSIP
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
illegitimate child; secret love child
stealthily; secretly; in secret
gathering spot; haunt; rendezvous; meeting place; hang-out
strong-willed; strong of heart
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
how many months?; how long?
remodelling; remodeling; reorganization; reorganisation