to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki
to become bald from the forehead; to recede (of one's hairline)
strictly; severely; fully; closely; tightly
(scrutinizing) carefully; (examining) thoroughly; (looking at) closely
seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)
one eye; discerning eye; excellent judgement
master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
fat; tallow; lard; grease
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
this and that; such and such
smallish; on the small side
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
stratification; hierarchization; layering; tiering
mineral deposit; ore deposit
slack; loose; lax; slovenly; sloppy
the whole day; all the day
whole day and night; 24 hours
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
using one's fingers as a comb; combing one's hand through one's hair
it is certain true that ... (but); you can't argue that it's not ... (but)
confused; flustered; at a loss
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
bed; berth; crib; cot; bedroom
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another