twenty-fifth day of the month; twenty-five days
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
this for sure; certainly is
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
tucking up the hem of one's garments
shoji (paper sliding door)
to dust (shelves, etc.); to use a duster
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
amicable settlement; settling the case leaving no parties dissatisfied
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
physical punishment; beating; smacking; severe scolding; chastisement; discipline
sarcophagus; stone coffin
unmarried person; bachelor; spinster
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
difference; discrepancy; variation
secret investigation; private enquiry; private inquiry; reconnaissance; scouting
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
late at night; at a late hour
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
time (three times, each time, etc.); times