unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
to freeze (in fear, surprise, etc.); to cower; to flinch; to shrink up; to shrink; to shrivel up
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
murder; killing; murderer
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
directly opposite; right in front
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
hard-liners; diehards; (young) man with traditionally masculine interests; tough boy; hard news; reporter who covers political and economic affairs
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
to let (someone) take hold of your hand
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
new members (e.g. club); new students; freshman; event to welcome new students, club members, etc. (e.g. welcome party)
social gathering; get-together; (friendly) meeting
for better or worse; luckily or unluckily
attendance; presence; appearance
handing out flyers; distributing leaflets
student union; student center; students' hall
to assign; to allot; to allocate; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...