staking out (in advance; e.g. a seat or a spot); saving a place; reserving a location
cherry blossom viewing; flower viewing
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
three; three years of age
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
rating; classification; allocation; grading
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
authority; power; influence
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
tension; mental strain; nervousness
mountain climber; mountaineer
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
steep mountain; craggy mountain
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile; to be refined (palate); to be discerning (eye, ear); to become rich
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
to try out the food at various restaurants
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
being argued into silence; being left speechless
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
critical moment; do-or-die situation
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
in succession; one by one
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
herculean strength; mountain carrier-guide
to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material