equation; formula; method for solving a problem; set way of achieving a particular result
independence; self-reliance
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red
household economy; family finances
leaping flames; flying sparks; spread of fire (due to leaping flames); repercussions in unanticipated areas; spilling over; impetigo contagiosa
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
guerrilla; guerrilla warfare; sudden
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
to complain; to grumble; to gripe
equilibrium; good balance; poise
this and that; one thing or another; something or other; various things
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser; hair stylist
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
to live; to make a living; to get on with
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
lack of sleep; insufficient sleep
unauthorized; without permission; unapproved; lack of permission; absence of authorization
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to go out for a while
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with
Sparta (ancient Greek city-state); hard education; hard training; strict; severe
star attraction; draw card; crowd puller
obvious (e.g. of a lie); transparent
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
thickly; heavily; richly; severely; strongly
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
maid; helper; help; assistance
hire (charge); rent; charge; fare; fee; freight
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
discount; reduction; rebate; tenths discounted; tenths reduced
Sunday; nth day (of the month); counter for days; Japan