major-leaguer; member of a major-league team
bright; shining; clear; evident
to look at from a biased viewpoint; to look at with a prejudiced eye
soap; soapland; brothel where one can bathe with prostitutes
impact of publicity or propaganda
to lose interest (in); to grow less enthusiastic
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
son (of others); boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
leaving a club; quitting a club
complete recovery; healing
to (dramatically) fall over; to fall flat
to fulfill one's responsibilities
noted doctor; excellent physician
cannot be helped; unavoidable
mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin
forming a circle; circular formation (orig. in battle); huddle; ring
fish market; fish dealer; fishmonger
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
notice; bulletin; post; posting; placard
loudly (wailing, making a noise, etc.)
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
deputy director; assistant director; vice director; deputy general manager; assistant general manager; vice (general) manager
concert band (as a school activity); wind ensemble
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
warming (limbering) up; warming-up exercises
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK