irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
close call; narrow escape
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
substitution; alternation; alternative; substitute
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to damage
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
occupation forces; occupation army
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to look forward to something
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
superiority; predominance
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
cat hater; dislike of cats
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)