to get dressed up; to treat oneself
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
in a bad temper; cranky; crabby
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
leaving a device on (e.g. TV, air conditioner); leaving something engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
to come uninvited; to crash (a party); to butt in
slope; slanting surface; bevel
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
alchemy; way of making money; moneymaker; money-spinner
central stalk of a dried rice plant
millionaire; one's superior; one's elder; (arch.) virtuous and gentle person; (arch.) female owner of a whorehouse in a post town; (arch.) chief of a post town
flop (e.g. movie); total failure; box office bomb
forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
portable painting used as part of the backdrop (in kabuki, etc.)
stage scenery; set; backdrop
to repaint; to paint again
to try all possible means
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
five (long cylindrical things)
reaction; response; reaction
to reveal one's true colors (colours); to betray oneself
to be haggard; to be gaunt; to be emaciated; to be worn out (e.g. illness, worry)
cast (play, film, etc.); cast (e.g. type conversion)
blur; blurred; indistinct
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
being on the ropes; losing ground
offense; offence; method of attack
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
study (for a role); preparation for a part (in a play, etc.)
way; method; means; (technical) specification