to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
(in) the air; midair; sky
to throw oneself; to jump; to leap
town; city; municipal; urban
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to bring back; to restore
round shape; circle; circular form
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
entry (in an event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (on a blog, in a database, etc.); post
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
excessively spacious; unduly wide; sprawling
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot; empty point
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
strange; odd; peculiar; weird; bizarre; unusual
scene; spectacle; sight; view
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
influential; prominent; leading; strong; powerful; likely
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
choices; alternatives; options
lion's den; very dangerous place or situation; (lit.) tiger's den
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
one (thing); one piece; one item
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)