(one's) master; (one's) employer; leader (of a country, group, etc.); head; Lord; main thing
being boxed in on all sides; having obstacles in every direction; being at a loss (what to do); being in a fix
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
interview (e.g. for a job)
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
trembling with fear; in great fear; filled with trepidation; nervously; timidly
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
above the knee; on one's lap
stole (shawl); stall; stall (of an engine); (animal) stall
eastern purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea); purple coneflower
break room; lounge (e.g. in an onsen); resting room
cellophane tape; adhesive tape; Sellotape
immune strength; immunity
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
overtime; outside of hours (school, office, surgery, etc.)
at work; in the midst of work; working
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to stand still (for a while); to remain in one place; to stand alone (of a building, statue, tree, etc.); to stand quietly; to wander about; to loiter
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
not yet known; unknown; strange
cookie; biscuit; cookie; browser cookie
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to mix in (e.g. an ingredient)
to burn; to roast; to grill; to bake
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
superior; superiors; senior
milk; infant formula; formula; condensed milk
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
faint memory; vague memory; dim memory; vague recollection
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
unique; matchless; unparalleled; unparallelled; never again