to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
strategic point; crucial time; watershed; crunch
to pitch camp; to set up camp
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
politeness; good manners; courtesy; etiquette
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)
expert; knowledgeable person; authority (on a subject)
spectator; sightseer; onlooker
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
declaration; statement; proclamation
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
returning from school; going home from school
company president; manager; director
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
this occasion; at this time; now
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
neat and clean; tidy; trim
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse
classbook; yearbook; graduation album
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
portrait photo; mug shot; face shot; photograph of a person's face
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
fee; charge; rate; material
in a great quantity; plentifully; greatly
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay