chance encounter (worth treasuring); a connection made with another person by chance
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
birds of prey (of order Falconiformes or Strigiformes); raptors
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol for guests or customers (typically a woman); (apprentice) geisha; dancing girl
to travel; to take a trip; to make a journey
nice; likeable; desirable
fool; idiot; dotage; senility; touched in the head (from); out of it (from)
stylish; smart; chic; (arch.) conceited; (arch.) cheeky
light; lamp; baiting deer with a lighted torch
someone; a certain person
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
crummy; shabby; petty; lousy; puny; cheap
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
hostile relations; hostile relationship
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
sign; mark; symbol; sign (e.g. positive, negative)
inviolability; nonaggression; sacredness
fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit
the rounds of tradesmen going door to door; route man; door-to-door tradesman; thief taker; secret policeman
polite; respectful; reverent
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
businesslike; professional
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
excellent; superb; first-rate
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
reporting, contacting, and consultation
unmistakable; unquestionable; certain; evident
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
playing to the gallery; grandstanding; ad hoc; haphazard; dress rehearsal
to part (from); to part company (with); to split (with); to break off relations (with)
appearance of written words; impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing); superficial meaning; face (of a piece of type)
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
world conquest; world domination; taking over the world