mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
shuffle (of playing cards, etc.); rearranging (in a random order); shaking (a container to mix ingredients, etc.)
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
curtain raising; starting (e.g. play, concert)
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
banquet or reception hall
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
head; chief; leader; the greatest of all; the most excellent
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
convenient; handy; useful
too-good-to-be-true offers (e.g. scams and frauds); too-good-to-be-true stories
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
deputy head; deputy director; vice chief (of something); executive officer (navy)
particularly; only; in the case of
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
true character; real nature
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable