to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
black terracotta; black soil
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
sitting together in a circle; happy circle; harmony
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
to find fault with; to question
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
sleep; sleeping; inactivity; death
panoramic view; bird's-eye view
gradually; day by day; every day; each day
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
father and mother; parents
to paint (draw) a picture
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
quarrel; trouble; dispute
empty lot; vacant plot of land
the other day; lately; recently
will; testament; last request
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
administration costs; administrative expenses; management costs
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way