to wield a baton; to swing a baton; to lead; to direct; to command
to make a cynical remark (about); to make a sarcastic remark (about); to satirize; to mock
to establish; to formulate
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
demonstrative of one's worth; worthy of one's reputation; living up to one's name; bolstering one's reputation; enhancing one's prestige; winning one honour
poor-quality; low-quality; shoddy; low-grade
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
wicked tongue; abusive language
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
separation; farewell; parting
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
genius; prodigy; (person of) great talent; remarkable person
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
execution; enforcing; carrying out; giving alms; giving food to the poor or monks
serious error; gross mistake
great achievement; great feat; great work; great undertaking
being actualized; becoming apparent; becoming tangible; surfacing
management of an organization; organizational management; organizational operation
to be on track; to be going to plan; to enter orbit
from (this, here, etc.); since (this)
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
Christmas Eve; holy night
to grow hoarse; to become husky
to have glazed eyes (when drunk, angry, etc.); to have glassy eyes
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
distinguished war service; merit of war
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
beyond human understanding
the ways of the world; human nature