to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
address in reply (e.g. at a ceremony); formal reply
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
mask; disguise; guise; mask
student in a lower grade; underclassman
sticky; persistent; insistent; nagging
vindictive; tenacious; persistent; spiteful; vengeful
handshake event; handshake session; event where it is possible to shake hands with a celebrity, sportsperson, pop star, etc.
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
graduation ceremony; commencement
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
taking a commemorative photo
nothing but; none other than
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment; persecution
endurance; perseverance; patience
to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
entreaty; supplication; petition
uncertainty; transiency; impermanence; mutability
threesome (sexual activity)
experienced; already had an experience (with something)
in good health; alive and well; going strong
to be sticky; to be stringy; to be glutinous
to crack (an egg, etc.) into a container