as before; as ever; as it was originally
clanging (of a bell); jangling; ding-dong; continuously; incessantly; one after another
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
private citizen; civilian
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
singing voice; (sound of) singing
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
street at night; making a night journey
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
doomed (business, trade, etc.); in a bad state; poor
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
to put on airs; to assume importance
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)