what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to face; to go towards; to head towards
to make a speech; to address
frame; flame (abusive or threatening message)
to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
stairs; stairway; staircase
creak; squeak; creaking sound
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
... years since construction; ... years old (of a building); built in ...
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location
to continue to work; to work away (at)
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
is something that; is that which
exposure to wind; severe criticism
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
used; second-hand; old; Middle Ages (in Japan esp. Heian period)
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
article; thing; object; property; real estate
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
bank; banking institution
to take out a loan; to get a loan
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane