writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
to shade an account; to add something extra
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
in the same way as; just like
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
street performer (comedian)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
woodcut; woodblock print; art print
rough sketch; design; cartoon
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
portrait; likeness; sketch (of a face)
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
good humour (humor); good mood
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
considerably; fairly; quite
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
arm; skill; efforts; ability
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
sketching; drawing from nature; portrayal; description
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
relatively; comparatively
portrait; likeness; picture
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
to pamper; to make a fuss of; to spoil; to fawn over