morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
long-awaited; much-awaited
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
such; this sort of; like this
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
such ... as; or some such
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation