irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
in the face of; in defiance of
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
proposal; proposition; suggestion
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
in search of; in order to look for
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
rucksack; knapsack; backpack
canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos
just past noon; afternoon
in the morning; during the morning
cooking class; cookery school
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
freshly-grated (e.g. daikon)
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
honorific affix; honorific prefix
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
position; location; base; point; site