entrusting (something to a person); consignment (of goods); putting in someone's charge; trust; commission
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
(emotional) backbone; support; backbone (of a network)
sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)
favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet
back; rear; background; backdrop; backing; support; going backwards
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
hound; hunting dog; gun dog
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces
from the beginning; from scratch
to express (in words); to confess
substitution; alternative; substitute
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
parallel world; parallel universe
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
one's superior; higher-up; boss; senior
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
to send (a person or thing) to; to deliver; to escort
grasping (with one's bare hands); holding; grabbing; seizing; catching
venomous snake; poisonous snake
many obstacles; innumerable difficulties
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
to flatter; to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to toady (to); to fawn (on)
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?