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surely; certainly

2

armful; employee

1

geisha apprentice

1

wantonness; man-crazy

1

eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building

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Emon

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favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter

1

repenting; improving one's nature

1

but; however; provided that

1

indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited; listless

1

worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace

2

side view

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the said family; the same family

1

the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar

2

older sister; elder sister

2

severe admonition; good talking-to; remonstrance; expostulation

1

tough; stiff; inflexible; obstinate; tired; worn out

1

companion; follower; attendant; retinue

1

physical punishment; beating; smacking; severe scolding; chastisement; discipline

2

violent; rough

1

official; civil service

1

Edo period (1603-1868)

1

hereditary custom; surviving tradition; teachings passed down from previous generations

1

clothes; outfit; uniform

1

older brother; elder brother

1

good scolding

1

to be dispirited; to be dejected; to lose heart; to become discouraged; to be crestfallen; to be utterly disheartened

1

to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for

1

good words and good deeds

2

information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing

1

to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment

1

to cheat someone out of; to wangle; to get; to obtain

1

a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather

1

to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)

1

messenger; police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods); klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)

1

errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use

1

vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance

1

a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)

1

conservativeness; conservatism; regression; retrogression; unadventurousness

1

staying in Britain

1

deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate

1

hesitation; indecision

2

consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance

1

face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks

1

environment; circumstance

1

labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work

1

completely; absolutely; totally

3

green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)

3

lightly; nimbly

1

third floor

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