thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
audience; spectator; spectators
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
in perfect form; going swimmingly
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
strategy meeting; council of war
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
tie up; bind; sum; total amount; judo choking (strangling) techniques; last meal eaten when going restaurant hopping; completion
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
something; some kind of; for some reason
chattering; chit-chat; (ladies) prattle
whether you like it or not; no matter what one may do; in any event; at all events; (lit.) whether you laugh or cry
outbreak of war; starting a war
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
winner-takes-all (system)
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
mille-feuille (type of pastry)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)