to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
to decide; to determine; to resolve; to break and overflow (e.g. levee); to collapse; to give way
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
sign; indication; omen; symptom
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver; to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
several people; a few people
anniversary of a person's death; monthly return of the date of someone's death
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
decoration; ornament; trimmings
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
unique; peerless; invaluable; priceless
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
bedside; near one's pillow
stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
beautiful (of one's appearance, voice, bearing, etc.); lovely; heartwarming (of a relationship, state of affairs, etc.); beautiful; wonderful
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
inner part of a house (near the kitchen, living room, etc.); family matters; household affairs; personal business
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
naughty; mischievous; unruly
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
children are oblivious to the cold; (lit.) children are children of the wind
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
talking about memories; reminiscences
in order to do; for the purpose of doing; must; should
to kick down; to oust (a rival) to advance oneself; to push (someone) aside to get ahead