mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
ruin; fall; collapse; downfall; bankruptcy
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
chance; opportunity; occasion
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to push aside; to thrust aside; to brush aside; to reject; to remove; to take out
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
to be found; to be discovered
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
second marriage; remarriage
at that time; in those days
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
opening fully; full throttle; full power
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
just like that; quite so; I agree; that street
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do