to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
place; room; margin; scope
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
about when; about what time; how soon
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
to have as a side order (with drinks); to make fun of someone; to laugh at someone's expense
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
confections; sweets; candy; cake
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
possibility of participation; participation possibility
overall victory; championship
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to arouse someone's interest; to whet (appetite); to be appealing; to be intriguing; to be fascinating
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
seats reserved for guests
attention; kind attention; courteous attention
hole; hole (in golf); (golf) cup; (electron) hole
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
member (of a class); trainee; participant
full house; no vacancy; sold out; standing room only; full (of people); crowded
watching while standing (e.g. a play)