occasionally; once in a while; now and then
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
to jostle; to shove and push; to struggle with one another
to frolic about; to mess around
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); minor battle; squabble; (petty) quarrel; argument
without trouble; easily; readily
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels; to be self-complacent
eastern part; the east (of a region)
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
pleasant feeling; good vibes
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to play with fire; to do something very dangerous; to take a great risk; (lit.) to step on a tiger's tail
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to suppress one's emotions
carefree; free from worry
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet; to post on Twitter
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst
to be worn down; to wear away; to wear out; to dwindle; to be reduced
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
elder brother; big brother; one's senior; one's elder; old ingredients; stale ingredients
to be reduced to (e.g. poverty); to end up as
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
the last moment; the very end
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation