slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
one cause; one reason; one factor
admonitory speech (e.g. to students); words of admonition
calculated; premeditated; considered
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
head office; main office; main store; this store; our store
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
the crucial moment; the moment of truth; do-or-die situation; crucial juncture; crucial stage
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
those interested in participating; persons wishing to participate
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
mid-air; mid-heaven; zenith
clear weather; cloudless weather; good weather
pavement café; sidewalk café; open-air café
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
to encamp; to take up positions
since our last meeting; since we parted
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
name recognition; established reputation
to refuse; to decline; to deny
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
in-house; (on) the grounds; (in) the premises; hall; theatre; theater
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
selection; choice; picking out
festival; feast; carnival
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
to provide; to arrange; to install
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
entrance; admission; entering
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
(telephone) call; (telephone) ring; shout; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call); call money