to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
but; however; provided that
talk (of the town); rumour; rumor; gossip
outburst of cicadas singing; chorus of cicadas
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)
purpose for which money is spent; the way money is spent; how goods are used
middle of a month; second third of a month; 11th to 20th day of a month
(being) about to start out; (being) about to leave; having just left; (being) on the way
without intermission for ten (long) years; with constancy of purpose for ten (long) years; in the same old rut for years on end
sitting upright (properly)
jumping about; rampancy; domination
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
right and wrong; right or wrong
honourable defeat; honorable defeat; honourable death; trying but being utterly beaten; being completely rejected when professing one's love
jewel; precious stone; gem
reproachful; hateful; bitter
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
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
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
at a stroke; with a single swoop
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
not limited to; not just ...
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
fat; tallow; lard; grease
evening meal; supper; dinner
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
war or military record; score; military achievements; results
real life; actual life; everyday life