cord; strap; thong; string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.)
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to be softened; to calm down
on the light side (weight); (relative) lightness
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
extreme; terrible; absurd; unreasonable; fool; idiot
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
to become better; to improve
participants; participating athletes
beauty contest; beauty pageant
to dismantle; to demount; to take something away; to detach
far out wide; far outside
one breath; chug!; drink!
selling out; being sold out
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
to do everything in one's power; to do all one can; to leave nothing undone; to exhaust one's resources
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
to make out; to neck; to canoodle; to fondle each other; to flirt (with)
to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out
ladies' (fashion, etc.); female bōsōzoku gang
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
loud shout; excited cheering
if I had to say; if pressed (to answer); if I must choose; if I had to choose
taking part on the spur of the moment; participating without registering beforehand; last-minute entrant; specking on flower petals
self-; from (a time or place)
entry (in an event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (on a blog, in a database, etc.); post
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying