to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
shivering; trembling; shuddering; shaking
plain; unfigured; patternless; solid (color)
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
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
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