to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
private citizen; civilian
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
singing voice; (sound of) singing
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
street at night; making a night journey
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
doomed (business, trade, etc.); in a bad state; poor
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
to put on airs; to assume importance
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)