sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
being orientated (towards); pointing (towards); directional (e.g. microphone); -oriented
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
placed in commission; entering servitude
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
leak of official secrets; leaking of confidential information
pursuing liability; finding out who is at fault; trying to pin the blame on someone
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
multi-purpose auditorium; multi-purpose hall
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
exclusive; attached to; specialist
to employ; to hire; to charter
ceasing to think; refusing to think critically; giving up thinking (for oneself); going blank; mental block; inability to think clearly
internal organs; viscera; intestines
suicide attack; kamikaze attack
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
face with no make-up; unpainted face; true face (of a country, celebrity, etc.); real face; sober face; sobriety
mask; disguise; guise; mask
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
utterance; speaking; vocalization; leading a group of people (in cheering, singing, etc.)
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
promotion (e.g. sales, etc.); marketing campaign; campaign (election, membership, enrolment, fund-raising, etc.); drive; military campaign; military action
mini-; miniskirt; mini-skirt
recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)
formal dress; ceremonial dress; morning dress; evening dress; dress suit
to arrange one's hair; to tidy up one's hair
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial