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assistance; backing; reinforcements

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making something strong even stronger; solidifying something's chances; (lit.) (giving) a metal rod to an ogre

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reckless; (at) random; haphazard; blind; sudden; abrupt

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to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone

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villainous; rascally; knavish; (arch.) independent; (arch.) self-reliant

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gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance

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not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited

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letter breaking off with someone; Dear John letter

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to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy

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to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)

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to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell

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to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at

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to realize; to realise

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to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for

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to cool down one's anger

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putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation

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careless; stupid; thoughtless; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent

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crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)

4

how many people; a number of people

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spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering

2

bow and arrow; weapon; arms

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(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient

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fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor

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to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy

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pain; ache; -algia

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to embezzle; to misappropriate; to peculate; to accustom oneself to using; to use for a long time

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to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you

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to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)

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for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account

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countryside; country; 50-home township (comprised of 2-3 neighbourhoods)

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unarmed; without weapons

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attendant

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censor; overseer; inspector (Edo period)

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discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference

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in proportion to; according to; depending on

2

to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky

1

right in half

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to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter

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to kill each other

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to scrap; to melt down

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ago; since; before; previous

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(words to) that effect

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scene; spectacle; sight; view

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bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent

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to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against

3

first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being

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both parties; both sides

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resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag

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one's long-cherished desire

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to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept

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