being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
to worry about what lies ahead (based on the current situation); to look bleak (for the future); to not bode well
final vote; run-off ballot
to lose one's footing; to slip
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
ripping; tearing; vibrating; buzzing; like an electric shock
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
to curse (someone) to death; to put a deadly curse on (someone)
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
to be born; to come into the world
exaggerated; bombastic; highly colored; highly coloured
strategist; tactician; schemer
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
to leave as is; to ignore
elder sister; older female friend
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
useless; vain; aimless; idle
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
to hit (e.g. with a car); to knock down; to reject; to eliminate; to refuse (e.g. a request); to deny; to flip
to get along well with; to make a go of it
to win; to achieve; to gain; to obtain; to secure
speckled with white; salt-and-pepper (pattern, fabric, etc.); marbling (of beef); (of fish, chicken, shellfish, etc.) blanching by exposure to boiling and then icy water; formation of frost
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
shh!; shush!; hush!; shoo!; scram!
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out