unexpected; unforeseen; strange
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
performance; appearance (in a stage, film, TV show, etc.)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
duty; obligation; responsibility
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
invitation; introduction; temptation
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
environment; circumstance
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to surround; to crowd around
winner; victor; conqueror
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
star (cinema, sports, etc.); celebrity; star symbol; asterisk; (celestial) star
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
to read the situation; to sense the mood
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)