chestnut; marron (Cherax tenuimanus and Cherax cainii species of freshwater crayfish)
note left by a dead person; suicide note; testamentary letter; posthumous work
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
to gain the understanding (of); to obtain consent (from)
general meeting of stockholders
beating someone up by ganging up on them; facing a barrage of criticism
(another's) daughter; young lady
dissuasion (from resigning, leaving, etc.); persuading (to stay)
project; enterprise; business; (arch.) act; (arch.) deed; (arch.) conduct
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
with a bang bang (sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace (spend money, work); with great vigor
pushing though; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting
eighteenth day of the month; eighteen days
hey!; over here!; OK; gotcha; yep
administrative ability; managerial ability; ability to manage; administrative capacity
to trample down; to devastate
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge
comprehensive evaluation; over-all judgment; general comment
to emphasize; to attach importance to
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative