completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
pause (in speech, writing, etc.); punctuation; break; end; (place to) stop
overlooking; letting a good ball go by
to wake (someone) up (roughly); to rouse out of bed; to awaken (someone) by knocking at the door
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
rising (from one's bed); getting up; getting out of bed
to show unwillingness (to do); to be reluctant (to do); to look annoyed; to show signs of finding something bothersome
crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.); doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; (arch.) sound of pouring liquid
to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
government; administration; statesmanship
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
love of cleanliness; liking to keep things clean; tidiness (of people); neatness
dropping; unloading; grated vegetables, fruit, etc.; grater; using new tools (or clothes, etc.); new tools (or clothes, etc.)
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
(feather) duster; dusting
to pay (out); to drive away
dish towel; tea towel; dishcloth
present (that one has received); gift
to cut and divide; to cut up; to cut into pieces; to distinguish (e.g. facets of a problem); to isolate
dried slices of steamed sweet potato
likes and dislikes; tastes; preferences; pickiness (esp. about food); choosiness; fussiness
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
to arrive home; to return
yes; sure; gotcha; sycophantically; servilely; fawningly
fields (of rice and other crops)
courtesy call; going around to say hello (or goodbye) to everybody; making the rounds
woman; lady; adult female
bunch of flowers; bouquet
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
parsimonious spirit; tendency to be frugal; inclination to scrimp and save; tendency to fuss over trivial things; worrier's disposition
need; want; necessity; costs; expenses
imprudent; indiscreet; immodest; indecent; inconsiderate; inappropriate