one school; one sect; one denomination; one party; one faction; one group
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
escort (e.g. under guard); convoy
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
full of energy; full of liveliness; full of pep
robust; fit and healthy; strong; sturdy
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to contract (to do); to undertake; to take on (work); (arch.) to take responsibility for; (arch.) to be liable for
inspection; audit; judgement; judgment
excavation; exhumation; digging up; discovery (of a new fact, talent, etc.); finding; unearthing
supporter; sponsor; patron; backer
investment; contribution; financing
all's grist that comes to his mill; turn everything to good account; turn anything to profit
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
pet cat; beloved cat; ailurophilia; fondness for cats
leopard (Panthera pardus)
somehow; for some reason (or other); without knowing why
(archaeological) remains; remnants (of ancient structures); ancient foundation
spare time; free time; leisure time
turning point; tipping point; commutation point
point of view; viewpoint; angle; visual point (position of the eye in calculations of optical instruments)
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; to find someone's fault; to get evidence on someone; to get a lead on someone
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
smooth (i.e. without problems)
entirely; completely; all; nothing but
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
close; intimate; on good terms
don't worry; no worries; never mind
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
hit it off with (a person); find a kindred spirit in (a person); sympathy; mutual understanding
best friend; very close friend
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryō system or Meiji Grand Council system)
words of praise; eulogy; compliment