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at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just

2

wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven

1

to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)

1

(not) one

1

to occur; to happen

4

to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on

2

repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually

1

exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC

1

from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved

2

to chide; to rebuke; to reprove

1

please

2

opposing role; partner

2

to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory

1

because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...

4

being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes

1

entertainment; hospitality; banishment (Edo-period punishment)

1

honeymoon; being in an intimate relationship; honeymoon (period)

4

important; essential; significant; major; key; principal

2

towards; against; regarding; in contrast with

3

any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer

1

once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning

1

fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)

6

pair of lovers; couple

1

endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on; meandering; winding; sinuous

1

real name

1

duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage

1

unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful

1

to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside

3

we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual

1

pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize someone (recognise); feigning ignorance; playing innocent

1

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not

4

Her Majesty the Queen

23

belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)

2

casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular

3

character string

1

to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see

1

glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling

2

someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)

1

everyone

1

child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot

1

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

3

idle talk; chit-chat; gossip

1

relation; connection; relevance

2

as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much

2

to concern; to be related

2

to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with

1

resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag

2

hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build

2

sashimi; make-up

2

stage performer; theatre performer (theater); theatre actor; stage actor

1