pathetic; sad; sorrowful; grievous
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
to lose one's energy; to be cowardly
service business (hotel, restaurant, entertainment); service industry
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
insight; power of observation
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
hospitality industry; service trade (hotel and restaurant); service industry
one way or the other; either way
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
established fact; fait accompli
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
draw; tie; quits; even; square
several years; a few years
to sleep like a log; to sleep deeply
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
extent of (one's) foolishness; degree of stupidity
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
good wife and wise mother
very young bride; child bride; childish wife
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
seal (used in lieu of a signature); stamp; chop
manager (e.g. of a business, an idol, etc.); in a sports team (esp. at school) someone who does the routine drudge work
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
carrying a person in one's arms; princess carry; bridal carry
to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of