sunlight filtering through trees
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
relatively; comparatively
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
almost every day; almost daily
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
several years; a few years
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
all you want; as much as one wants
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
to speak; to hear a voice
how long; how far; how much
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
to be transmitted (handed down) from generation to generation
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to rally; to make a comeback
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness