the staff; inside the department
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
to take the lead (in doing); to take the initiative; to be the leader
leaving work; clocking out
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
timidity; nervousness; being easily intimidated
flat; level; flat (e.g. in 10 seconds flat); exactly; flat; flat
another; different; something else
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
triumphant pose (assumed by an athlete, etc.)
to make a fuss over; to pamper; to spoil; to indulge; to flatter (with attention)
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
speed per second; velocity per second; instant; moment; a few seconds
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
Buddhist priest; monk; son (of others)
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
table; desk; counter for tables, desks, etc.; offering table before an altar (sometimes used in tea ceremony); tabletop incense burner
easy to read; legible; clear
worthwhile reading; substantial reading
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
to perform some process; to apply some treatment; to revise; to correct
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
level; standard; water level
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
X mark (indicating an incorrect answer, disagreement, cancellation, etc.)
to read (a book, etc.) over again
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
to beat back into shape; to correct (a bad habit, character trait, etc.) by discipline; to straighten (someone) out
to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
to attract attention; to come into the limelight