sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
hostility; antagonism; opposition
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
(bringing to a) perfect end; (rounding off with a) crowning achievement; successful conclusion; triumphant finish
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to collect; to assemble; to gather
strategy meeting; council of war
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
mock cavalry battle; piggyback fight
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
tie up; bind; sum; total amount; judo choking (strangling) techniques; last meal eaten when going restaurant hopping; completion
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
club activities; extracurricular activities
unsparingly; without listening to the other party; without giving the other party a chance to explain
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
decision; determination; resolution
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
established practice; custom
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
by means of; due to; because of; according to
cheerleading competition; cheering contest
entry (event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (blog, database, etc.); post
headquarters; head office; main office
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment