to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
rough-and-ready; knocked-up; hasty; slipshod; slapdash
to hold one's life dear; to be reluctant to die
to correct oneself; to restate
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
anniversary of a person's death; monthly return of the date of someone's death
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
decoration; ornament; trimmings
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
unique; peerless; invaluable; priceless
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
bedside; near one's pillow
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
inner part of a house (near the kitchen, living room, etc.); family matters; household affairs; personal business
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
naughty; mischievous; unruly
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable