weekend carpentry; do-it-yourself; DIY; weekend carpenter; do-it-yourselfer
electrically powered; electric
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
spiritual aspect; mental aspect; emotional aspect
superior; boss; them (as opposed to "us"); the elite; person above; upstairs neighbour (neighbor)
for example; for instance; e.g.
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
convenient; handy; useful
(overnight) stay; lodging; inn; hotel; night duty; anchorage
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to turn against; to become an enemy
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
to forget to say; to forget to mention
to spend time (on doing something)
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
pet name; nickname; affectionate name; term of endearment
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
very young; little; childish; immature
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
counter for colours; color; colour; (outward) appearance; look; (facial) expression; face