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hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory

3

to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)

1

unevenness; roughness; ruggedness; inequality; imbalance; unevenness

1

at least

2

to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations

1

minutes (period of)

1

for the first time in one's life

2

toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.

1

scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle

1

unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious

2

locking

1

gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor

1

principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders

1

passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle

1

frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly

1

power; authority; influence

1

to become widely known; to become well-known; to spread (of a rumor, reputation, etc.)

1

to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)

1

inattention; absent-mindedness

1

this world; this life; world of the living

1

a handful (of); small amount (of); small number (of); trouncing; crushing

1

powerful person; influential person

1

ten years; decade

1

to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)

1

vice; immorality; corruption

1

hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation

6

volunteer army

1

leader; boss; upper part of a flag; (Okinawa) bamboo poles with an attached vertical flag and an elaborate display at the top that are used during the annual fertility and thanks-giving festivals

1

unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd

1

people; citizens; subjects; folk

1

unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)

1

to make a slip of the tongue; to let something slip

1

feeling; sense; impression

3

to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)

1

to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still

1

to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face

1

tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot

1

at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly

4

to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention

1

like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul

2

underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface

2

well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...

1

partner; pal; accomplice

2

visiting room; visitation room

1

simple; plain; modest

2

desk; copy editor

4

dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined

1

to face each other; to be opposite (to)

1

cellar; basement

1

light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy

1