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Karal

2

to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant

1

to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter

2

considerably; greatly; a lot

1

healthy; robust

1

it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as

1

contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)

1

degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent

1

foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone

1

the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life

3

report; information

1

smile

2

long time; many years

1

for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)

1

to surround; to encircle; to enclose

2

military force; military strength

1

expeditionary force

2

could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of

1

with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous

2

representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney

1

blunder; bungle; gaffe

2

anger; wrath

1

particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest

1

older brother

4

refusal; rejection

2

wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes

1

to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat

2

result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently

1

detour; roundabout way

1

gist; main point

3

yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?

1

live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger

1

union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)

1

to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself

1

furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more

1

to be content; to have enough; to be happy; to be sufficient; to be satisfied

1

smile

1

achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service

4

north and south; north to south; South Korea and North Korea

3

scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch

1

to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy

1

this is why; this means; it is the case that

1

allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)

1

to send or direct a person to

1

influenced (by); under an influence

1

way of talking; speaking style

1

to press; to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm

2

calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind

1

scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation

2

properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly

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