number-withheld phone calls
reception (telephone); listening (to a telephone)
root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble; cause of misfortune
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
running through (north-south); cutting across; travelling across; cutting vertically; sectioning longitudinally
too few; too little; insufficient
to let out a roar (hum, groan, moan); to produce a loud noise
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to make good one's escape; to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape
entreaty; supplication; petition
(with a) successful outcome; (ending in) success
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
cryptographic key; encryption key
to avoid (physical contact with); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to incur someone's enmity
present stage; current phase; current rank; present grade
behavioral principle; principle (value) governing one's conduct
adventurous; risky; hazardous; perilous
emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit
conditionally; with conditions attached
Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
beyond oneself; beyond one's ability; exceeding one's power
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
cease-fire; truce; armistice
proposal; offer; report; proposition; notice; request
unification; centralization; centralisation
overlooking; letting a good ball go by
presence (impressive quality)
to agree; to decide upon; to enter into (a contract)
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed