incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
tool; implement; means; furniture
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
intimacy; affection; familiarity
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
two meals; (eating) two meals a day
tedious; boring; being fed up with
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
poor health; ill health; unhealthy
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
matter for great congratulation
tight; tight skirt; straight skirt
period of youth; while young
bad example from which one can learn; good example of what not to do (esp. how not to behave); negative example
bakery; baker; pastry shop
waking up early; getting up early; early rising
father; dad; husband; you; he
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
since then; from that time; ever since
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
splint; brace; epithesis; splice; support (e.g. for a plant); prop
knowing how to swim with the tide; being good at dealing with things