decoration; ornament; trimmings
although; but; even though; I wish that
singing together; singing in union; chorus; ensemble singing; choral singing; chorus
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
to praise; to extol; to hail; to laud; to celebrate
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
natural virtue; personal virtue
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to be wavy; to be curled; to be frizzled
hard to please; difficult; particular; bad-tempered; in a bad mood; displeased
academic world; academia; academic circles; scientific world; learned circles
citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
arrest; apprehension; capture
to throw into; to toss into; to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at
tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance; acquiescence; toleration; overlooking
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
diplomatic negotiations; negotiations through diplomatic channels
anything and everything; just about everything
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
jostling; being jostled; being mobbed; crumpling
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
confidence; trust; faith; credit
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
to go (to); to make one's way (to); to visit
to feel chilly; to be afraid; to be frightened; to be nervous
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
otherwise; or else; if not
rough; crude; sloppy; miscellaneous
the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)