to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
words can lead to disaster; the tongue is the root of calamities; the more you open your mouth the more likely you are to put your foot in it
undisputed; entirely; perfect
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
(school) period; period or division of time; time limit
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; question mark
to strip and leave clothes lying around
looking directly at; looking straight at; looking squarely at (e.g. a problem); facing (e.g. the truth); normal vision; emmetropia
hard; tough; hardware; hard disk
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
careful consideration; deliberation; thinking over carefully
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
inconsiderate; ruthless; merciless; lacking compunction
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
tomfoolery; monkey business
flopping (e.g. on a bed); scattering (e.g. limbs horizontally)
this and that; one thing and another
act of treachery; breach of faith; stab in the back; double-cross
to turn over (in one's sleep); to toss and turn (in bed); to change sides; to double-cross; to betray
wink of sleep; snooze; doze; nap
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
all night; throughout the night
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
(one's) sleeping hours; hours of sleep
sleepover; overnight stay
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream
last week; the week before
vague; fuzzy; elusive; slippery
to give a broad grin; to smirk
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale