to interrupt;  to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.);  to block (light, wind, etc.);  to intercept;  to cut off
 successively;  one after another
 to appear;  to come in sight;  to become visible;  to be expressed (e.g. emotions);  to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
 to mix;  to stir;  to blend
 stealing a march on;  getting a head start;  secretly acting before others;  solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
 without;  unacceptable;  not alright;  unsatisfactory
 senior (at work or school);  superior;  elder;  older graduate;  progenitor;  old-timer
 in good condition;  in fine shape;  glib;  slick;  harmonious;  melodious
 restlessly;  nervously;  uneasily;  in a fidget
 in general;  generally;  as a whole;  all in all;  altogether
 deviation value (usu. scaled to mean of 50, standard deviation of 10, and often used for academic grades);  deviation;  T-score;  standard score
 always having a comeback;  fast-talking
 someone who is suddenly quiet and meek; (lit.) borrowed cat
 frantic;  frenetic;  inevitable death;  brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
 hindrance;  obstacle;  to visit (someone's home);  demon who hinders Buddhist training;  demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
 fondly;  admiringly;  with fascination;  with adoration;  with enchantment
 red;  crimson;  Red;  communist; (arch.)  beautiful
 handsome man;  looker;  good guy;  great guy;  influential person (esp. in the yakuza);  sumo wrestler
 bridge building;  mediation;  go-between;  intermediary;  (through the) good offices (of someone)
 to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.);  to be realized;  to suit (e.g. a purpose);  to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.);  to match (implies competition);  to rival
 to swell;  to rise;  to bulge;  to rouse;  to get excited
 to leave one's seat;  to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.);  to step outside;  to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
 to disappear (of people or animals);  to go (away);  to leave;  to no longer exist
 to chase;  to run after;  to pursue
 unpleasant;  awkward;  embarrassing;  uneasy
 high (e.g. spirits);  merry;  high;  high (i.e. feeling of extreme pleasure)
 more than enough;  more than ample;  exhaustive
 companion;  follower;  attendant;  retinue
 to hurt one's feelings;  to rub someone the wrong way
 discourtesy;  impoliteness;  excuse me;  goodbye;  to leave;  to be rude
 vexing;  irritating;  impatient
 before oneself;  in front of one;  a bit before reaching (a location);  this side (of a location);  one's standpoint;  one's appearance;  skill
 ticket;  token;  label;  tag;  sign;  card;  playing card
 very fast;  in a twinkle;  before one's eyes
 day in question;  appointed day;  that very day;  the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
 alarm clock;  waking up;  keeping oneself awake;  type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
 set;  set meal;  combo-meal;  hairdo
 operation;  management;  handling;  manipulating (to one's benefit);  manipulation;  influencing