photography (still or motion); photographing; filming; shooting; (video) recording
to lose one's mind; to lose control of oneself
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
present post; current office; (an) incumbent
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
to detain; to take into custody
time; season; period; phase; stage
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
administrative staff; business clerk; clerical force; clerical officer; clerical personnel; clerical staff
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
one day; (on) a certain day
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
direct control; direct supervision
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
charge for a telephone call
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
inspection; audit; judgement; judgment
details; particulars; detailed; minute; detailed statement
estimate (of costs); budget
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
appropriation; misappropriation; making one's own
to be awash with; to teem with; to be full of
act of treachery; breach of faith; stab in the back; double-cross
judgment (of a crime); conviction; condemnation; beheading; decapitation
indictment; prosecution; complaint
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
news; word; tidings; omen
to sift out; to screen or eliminate (candidates)
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
dictatorship; despotic government