to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
to carry on; to go on with one's life; to keep alive; to stay alive; to survive
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
unidentifiable; unidentified
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
reporter; speaker; informer; presenter; rapporteur
to run (a business); to operate; to carry out; to perform; to hold (a Buddhist or Shinto ceremony)
a little over; a little more than; strength; the strong; powerhouse; one of the biggest
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
one's post; place of work; workplace
an infinite variety of; multifarious; being extremely varied and wide-ranging
establishment; founding; organization; organisation
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
self-assessment; self-declaration; self-certification; personal statement
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited
to hold (a ceremony); to perform
spell; curse; incantation
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
to move (to another area, country, etc.); to migrate
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
expansion of one's sphere of influence; increase in one's power (strength, influence)
absolutely; positively; decidedly
overlooking; turning a blind eye
leader; authority; mainstay
support (e.g. for an argument); backing; proof; evidence; corroboration; substantiation
important person; strategic person; key figure
indiscreetly; thoughtlessly; carelessly; frivolously
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
experienced; veteran; skilled; expert
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect