repaying a debt after achieving success; promise to repay a debt after achieving success
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
back (of a chair); backrest
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
weather; fair weather; fine weather
costume; fancy dress; masquerade; converted (cruiser)
antiquity; the previous era
occurrence; happening; incident; event
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
humming a tune (while doing something else)
kitchen; financial situation; finances
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove; household; family
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
ignition; lighting; firing; setting off
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
convalescence; recovering from an illness; recuperating
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to find out; to discover; to locate
fair attack; fair tactics; straightforward approach; standard procedure; established method
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
big and round (esp. of eyes); round and cute; spinning; whirling; plump and round; chubby
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
the nth ...; divisions of a kabuki performance
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
strenuous efforts; exerting oneself; stirring oneself up; splurge; spending extravagantly (on); treating oneself (to)
pickling in salt; food preserved in salt; holding on to (shares, land, etc.) for an extended period until its value increases; leaving unsold; leaving unused
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
stingily; tightfistedly; in a miserly manner; naggingly
health; healthy; sound; fit
economic conditions; economic situation; financial situation; financial circumstances
with a rattling sound; with a (gentle) clinking sound; rapping (on a door); (cooking) at a simmer; (boiling) gently; (bubbling) lightly
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot