consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
little by little; bit by bit
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
talking about memories; reminiscences
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
settlement; solution; resolution
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
prominent; eminent; leading; foremost; distinguished
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn, restaurant, or shop); landlady; hostess; mistress; female innkeeper
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
drink money; alcohol expenses; tip; gratuity
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
economic slump; hard times; poor (business); dull; gloomy; cheerless
drowning one's cares in drink; drinking in desperation
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice