(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.); losing momentum; loss of efficiency
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
business world; business circles; (the) industry
to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet
maintenance of public order; maintaining security
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
power balance; balance of power
preliminary investigation; preliminary inquiry; preparation (for a class); going over one's lessons (in advance); studying ahead
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
pair; the two; both persons; both things
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
irregular; bad bounce (in tennis); bad hop (in baseball)
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
for this very reason; that is exactly why
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
stupid plan; inane way of doing something; (one's own) plan; project
permission; approval; authorization; license
such ... as; or some such
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
by all means; at all costs
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded