Meanings

one-stroke sketch

extraordinary

one night

eccentric

head of a family

success on the first try (attempt)

(a) penny store

independence

turning things around with a home run

a piece

(a) passing acquaintance

clan

(a) row

(a) day or two

generally

first-class power

service à la carte

to take on a role

all present

being resolved to (do something)