stratagem; artifice; trick; ruse; scheme; tactics
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to make one's own; to take possession of
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to approach; to draw near
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
exposure to wind; severe criticism
to be hesitant; to feel timid
growing impudent; becoming arrogant; getting stuck-up; becoming more severe; increasing
to put on airs; to throw one's weight about; to swagger; to act arrogantly
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
to give a broad grin; to smirk
taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki
to take advantage (of someone's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to have an idea; to have a clue
again; once more; a second time
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
flight; running away; absconding; elopement
being in love with each other
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
active; dynamic; behavioural
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
older sister; elder sister
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
to have an eye on; to zero in on
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
moment to quit; way to quit
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind