last days; the end; one's fate
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
all night; throughout the night
to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
drama; theatre; theater; play
(present) head of a family
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
pottery; earthenware; ceramics; (soft-paste) porcelain; china
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
business world; business circles; (the) industry
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
as soon as possible; ASAP
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
other people's affairs; someone else's problem
moving; changing residence; change of address
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc., esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
(one's) seating posture; way one sits
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
to grant permission; to give permission
pay; salary; wages; allowance; grant; supply