reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
admission (to a school or university); entrance; enrolment; enrollment; matriculation
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
moving into (a city, etc.); transfer (to a new school)
to have one's hair stand on end
crafty; vicious; unscrupulous; sharp
to be perturbed; to be agitated
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
like that; that way; thus
way (of doing); manner; method
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
very small amount; insignificant thing; negligible amount
exploitation; overuse; abuse
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
being placed one upon another; piling up; superimposition; superposition; excellent; splendid
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
performance of one's official duties
to sit at a desk (to study); to be at one's desk; to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
notice of personnel change (appointment, dismissal, etc.); wording; choice of language; phraseology
high grade; special grade; classy
selection; choice; picking out; National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament; Spring Koshien
to order; to command; to appoint
direct control; direct supervision
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to step over or across; to overcome
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible