no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
conspiracy; collusion; complicity
to cut corners; to be shoddy
skill; dexterity; proficiency
the other day; a few days ago
by today; before the day is over
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
master; teacher; stable master
online shopping; e-commerce; mail order
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
moron; idiot; stupid person
first-rate; finest quality; the best
way (of doing things); method; style; school (e.g. of poetry)
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
in the same way as; just like
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
no way to do; nothing can be done
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser; poor at letting things go; unable to accept the inevitable
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
staying behind; remaining; residual
verbal promise; one's word
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
bet; wager; stake; gamble
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings