to filch; to snatch; to steal (an idea, work, etc.); to plagiarize; to arrest; to nab
passing the baton (in a relay race); baton pass; baton handoff; passing the baton; handing over (a job, responsibility over something, etc.)
hegemony; leadership; initiative
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
to concern; to be related
prickling; stinging; tingling
to say no more; to sink into silence
assertion; declaration; affirmation
subleader; assistant leader
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
umeboshi; pickled dried ume; pickled dried plum
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
ahegao; exaggerated facial expression (esp. of females) during sex, usu. with crossed or rolled eyes and a protruding tongue
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to entrust; to leave to a person
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
sympathy; compassion; pity
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
to want; to wish for; (arch.) to request; (arch.) to demand; (arch.) to seek; (arch.) to search for
egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade