by any standard; (not) even as flattery
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
cheap lodging (especially in a skid row area or slum); flophouse
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to taste; to try (food or drink)
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
manner of using one's hands
things to be washed; (dirty) dishes; laundry; washing
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
absolutely; definitely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
sense of values; values; value system
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
with a thump; (hanging) straight down
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
standard; criterion; norm; benchmark; measure; gauge
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to accept (something) with thanks
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly