to twist; to twirl; to fiddle around with; to play with; to rack one's brains
one's specialty performance; one's repertoire
connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable
to feign ignorance; to play dumb
elegance; refinement; (refined) taste; elegant arts; refined pursuits
persimmon (hung to dry); dried persimmon
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
rattan chair; cane chair; wicker chair
to come to a mutual understanding; to cancel mutually (contract, etc.)
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
subtext; implication; connotation; implicit meaning; between the lines
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
indiscretion; imprudence; rudeness; misbehavior; misconduct; misdeed
rich person; millionaire; the wealthy
with no physical defects; in perfectly good health; sound in wind and limb
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
married woman; another's wife
far beyond one's power; not at all equal; no match for
self-satisfaction; rejoicing
it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunate that ...
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
carving; engraving; chiselled features