to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
hand luggage; hand baggage
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
triumphant return; returning in triumph
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
height (of body); stature
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
(United States of) America; United States; US; America (land mass); the Americas
position; location; base; point; site
foreign; abroad; overseas
to be reminded of; to call to mind
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
conversely; on the contrary
cooperation; collaboration
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
perfect; perfection; perfect game
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
supporting role (actor); minor role
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
accomplishment; execution
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to decorate; to add a touch of colour; to grace
in-house; (on) the grounds; (in) the premises; hall; theatre; theater
very popular; highly favoured
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service