to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
business world; business circles; (the) industry
pioneer; trailblazer; leader; groundbreaker; pathfinder; forerunner
explanation; interpretation
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
noisy; confused; uproarious
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
spreading one's legs open wide with knees bent, creating the shape of the letter M (pornographic pose)
to flare up; to burst into flames
to intervene; to stop (something)
to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
softly; mildly; gently; politely
false accusation; pretext; picking a quarrel; committing oneself
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
lawfulness; propriety; reasonableness; appropriateness; legality; legitimacy
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
fair and square; open and aboveboard
astonished beyond words; speechless out of shock
beauty contest to name Miss ...
self-recommendation; self-nomination; putting oneself forward
recommendation (by others)
cooperation; collaboration
along comes a sucker just begging to be parted from his money; double stroke of good luck; perfect timing!; how convenient (for you to show up)!
in session; in progress; under way; open