to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
influenced (by); under an influence
the present regime; the existing regime
inheritance; something given or received
(person) seeming like a genius; (having) the temperament of a prodigy
biological younger sister
unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of
to weave within (hair, fabric, etc.); to braid
to get late; to advance; to wear on
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
attentive; scrupulous; tactful; tasteful; smart
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
to collect; to gather; to compile; to arrange; to settle
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm
formula; equation; method of calculation; calculus
honor; honour; credit; prestige
power relations; balance of power (between)
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
touching a wrong card (in karuta); buzzing too early (in a quiz); making a mistress of a servant; mistress (who is one's servant)
to have a bitter experience
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services