marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
feel when biting; manner of enunciation
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
unheard-of; unprecedented; unparalleled in history (unparallelled); record-breaking
to make a mess; to perpetrate; to do; to finish up; to be guilty of
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
to pause; to have a short intermission
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
to shine brilliantly; to shine radiantly
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
at a stroke; with a single swoop
accomplishment; execution
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
misfortune; ill fate; bad luck; obscurity
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
special; particular; peculiar; unique
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
and; thereupon; because of that
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
frowning on; looking on with scorn; showing disapproval
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
to repaint; to paint again; to break (a record); to rewrite; to remake
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
one large ...; a great ...
planning; project; plan; design
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
contriving (to raise funds, to find time, etc.); working out (a solution)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
interested person; volunteer; supporter
failure; mistake; blunder
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite