to be in a tizzy; to be in a frenzy; to have one's eyes light up; to have a different look in one's eyes
black-dyed leather; leather dyed in deep indigo; edible mushroom in the Thelephoraceae family
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
peeking; peeping (e.g. through a hole, narrow gap)
literature written in diary form
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
offense; offence; method of attack
other things; the rest; leisure tasks
strange; rare; novel; curious
to think; to use one's head; to exercise one's brains
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
surrender (to the authorities); giving oneself up; turning oneself in
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to weave into; to interweave; to be incorporated in; to be factored in
series (of something); range (e.g. of mountains)
taking great pains (to do); making every effort; having a lot of trouble (doing); racking one's brains
popular person; favorite; favourite
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
arousal; excitation; awakening; evocation
to succeed in doing; to manage to do; to finish doing
everyday life; daily life
to arrange one's hair; to tidy up one's hair
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
skillful; clever; versatile; handy
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
matcha; powdered green tea
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)