to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
second; number two; runner-up
for the first time in one's life
overly optimistic; easygoing; irresponsible; naive; simple-minded
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
to steal a kiss; to snatch a kiss
red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
and then; and so; and; so then
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to catch fire; to provoke; to catch fire from; to be ignited
recompense; indemnity; atonement
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
to push (something) against
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
invitation; introduction; temptation
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
trendy; in; now; currently at ...; now doing ...; in the middle of ...
young; youth; young person
working one's employees hard; being a slave-driver
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly (when declining); less and less
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract