end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
to ration out and survive on (some food); to eke out a living
wholeheartedly (approve, agree, etc.); unconditionally; completely
contrary to one's expectations
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
like this; in this way; as you see
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
shipping charges; transportation expenses
comparatively high; fairly expensive
Lawrence; Laurence; Laurens
young and energetic; up-and-coming
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
downpour; pouring rain; heavy rain; pelting rain; cloudburst
to begin to fall (of rain, snow, etc.)
green spring onion shoots
soaking (fabric) in lukewarm water (to soften and remove starch); desizing; moistening with steam; blanching (food); parboiling
dropping; losing; missing item; something one forgot to write down; cleaning; removing; trap
tremblingly; having the chills (through fear, cold, anticipation, etc.)
reset; fresh start; new beginning
to talk to oneself; to mutter
to become misty; to become hazy
this, that and the other; this and that
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
group (of people, competitors, companies, etc.); contingent; camp; team
to call; to summon; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to buy
your husband; her husband
3rd day of the month; three days
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
free time; time at leisure
selling like hotcakes; explosive sales
very big; very large; taking up a lot of space
early days; early years; early stages; initial stages; beginning
untiringly; persistently; without losing interest
to wait for a favorable chance; to wait for a favourable chance