to make a name for oneself; to achieve success
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
unhappiness; sad fate; misfortune
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
impassioned speech; fervent speech
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
improvisation; improvised; impromptu; extempore
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
how many people; a number of people
genuine article; real thing; real deal
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
to scribble (write quickly); to dash off
to sell like hot cakes; to fly off the shelves
king; monarch; ruler; champion
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
audience (with a person of high standing)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
conquest; domination; mastery
difficult problem; challenge
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull