to take over for (someone); to stand in for; to substitute for; to replace; to take the place of (something)
to take command; to give direction
biological child; one's own child
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
tabi; traditional split-toe socks
to sink (into); to get depressed
to go too far; to go to excess; to carry too far
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
to judge; to try; to sit in judgement (on); to decide (on)
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means; very hard to manage
rough-and-ready; knocked-up; hasty; slipshod; slapdash
to hold one's life dear; to be reluctant to die
to correct oneself; to restate
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
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