to fade; to discolor; to discolour; to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to speak; to say; to vocalize
cheap structure (e.g. of houses)
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
kitchen; financial situation; finances
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
to jar; to creak; to grate
westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
plastic bottle (made of polyethylene terephthalate); PET bottle
reading partway; leaving half-read
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
shopping; purchased goods
program (e.g. TV); programme
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
cigarette end; cigarette butt
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
representation; agency; proxy; proxy; agent; representative
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
canned; packaged in a tin (of biscuits, confections, etc.)
cola (carbonated soft drink); kola tree (Cola acuminata, etc.); cola tree
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for