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actually; in fact; as a matter of fact

3

across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for

4

drawing; painting; picture

1

dull sound; muffled sound

1

to breathe

1

(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake

10

killer; murderer

2

amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute

6

fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)

1

limits; end; bounds

1

degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction

4

excessive; immoderate

1

to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot

1

long military service; having experienced many battles

2

like; as if; the same as

1

technical skill; ability; capacity

1

to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of

1

horror

1

splatter movie

1

to develop a rash or inflammation (e.g. in response to a skin irritant); to react to (something); to be strongly influenced (usu. negative or critical nuance)

1

business world; business circles; (the) industry

1

ardent; passionate; vehement

3

subscriber; reader; admirer

1

eligible; qualified; competent

1

makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament

1

in history; ever; historical

2

vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept

3

to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)

6

not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently

5

performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact

3

confusion; distraction; derangement

1

overkill

1

ghastly; gruesome; appalling; lurid

1

to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down

1

route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)

5

back; rear; background; behind the scenes

9

behind; in the rear; in back

5

locker; rocker

1

cellophane tape; (transparent) adhesive tape; Sellotape; Scotch tape

1

magnet

1

to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

2

every kind; all sorts

1

counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats

1

year-end party; "forget-the-year" party; bōnenkai

1

launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party

1

congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present

2

commemorative photograph; souvenir photograph

1

meeting up; gathering; assembly; set

2

wherein; therein; thereinto

4

(process of) elimination

2