the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
wearing nothing but an apron; being nude except for an apron
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
bowing while pressing three fingers of each hand on floor
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
attraction; fascination; lure; captivation; charm
earthly paradise; Shangri-la
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
training for homemaking; training in homemaking arts; domestic training
to compete with; to vie for
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
marking; grading; scoring
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
briskly with small steps; trotting
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
to be turned up; to be lifted up (e.g. by the wind)
uncommon; rare; extraordinary; matchless
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
seasoning; flavour; flavor
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up