on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
early spring; beginning of spring; first month of the lunar calendar
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
bad job; poor workmanship; bungle
press; print shop; printing office
conscientious; reasonable (e.g. price); honest; honorable
the mistake of a wise man
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
continuation; succession; series; continuous
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
to perform; to play; to act
in order; sequential; seriatim
embodiment; materialization; actualization; realization; taking form; taking shape
repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
snail's pace; slow progress
redecoration; remodelling; remodeling; refurbishment
one's whole life; one's lifetime
support; backing; aid; assistance
dull; slow; stupid; dull-brained
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
lettering on the spine of a book
self-examination; reflection
recollecting; reminiscing; looking back; retrospection; review
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
serious illness; dangerous disease
old promise; old agreement; old covenant; Old Testament