to serve; to work for; to attend
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
large-scale work; voluminous work; monumental work; great work; masterpiece
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
for two people; (work) of two; (meals) for two
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
pigment; paint; colour; color
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
the same as always; day after day
shopping; purchased goods
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
gem; jewel; precious stone
talking in delirium; incoherent muttering
delusion; illusion; infatuation; bewilderment; perplexity
one's (only) good suit (or kimono)
long time; long interval; for quite some time
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
only because ...; definitely not; certainly not; if actually
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
absentmindedness; peace of mind
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
all night long; all through the night
next (day, morning, etc.); following
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
to keep watch; to stand guard
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home