living by oneself; living alone
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
to grow up; to become an adult
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
parting; separation; farewell
around sixty (years of age)
cannot be compared with; no match for
lover; lady-killer; sexy guy
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
two times; twice; two degrees
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
including a sum of money in one's calculations; appropriation (a sum of money)
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
estimate (of costs); budget
welcome!; nice to see you!
sit down; sit up; Sit! (to a dog)
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
accounting; administration (of money)
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
how much; how many; however
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly