wrapped offering (of money)
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
clear; distinct; evident; definite
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
billboard; advertising sign
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
to become greasy; to become oily; to be loud and garish
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
authenticity; credibility
jumping to a hasty conclusion
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
minor offense; minor offence; misdemeanor; misdemeanour
release; liberation; acquittal
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
judge's sentence; assessment of a case
minor offence; minor offense; misdemeanor; misdemeanour
inro; seal case; pill box; medicine case
protocol; written evidence; record (investigation, interrogation, etc.); preliminary memo; charge sheet
(not) enough; (in)sufficiently; (un)satisfactorily
the end of the world; the world is beyond saving; there's no hope for the future; this degenerate age; what is this world coming to
release (from custody); discharge; liberation; setting free; letting go; letting off
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
from the best to the worst; from top to bottom; of every kind; all sorts
nonglutinous grain (not sticky enough to make mochi rice cakes)
oral medicine; internal medicine
paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)
beauty; good figure; (beautiful) appearance; beautification; beauty treatment; beauty culture
having an immediate effect; taking immediate effect
proposal; motion; recommendation
to palm off; to force a sale
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
to launch a surprise attack