to strangle; to constrict
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
press corps; group of reporters
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to sum it up in one word; ... is the word for it
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to look around; to survey
to ask a question; to ask questions
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
eyesore; offensive sight; offense to the eye; obstruction (to the view of something)
wall of people; crowd of people lined up (e.g. spectators); throng of people
sharp parting remark; parting threat
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to pay no heed to; to not care about; to take no notice of
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
strategist; tactician; schemer
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
foul; breaking the rules; violation (of the law, regulations, etc.); infringement; breach
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses