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silver thread

1

to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial

2

open; spacious; extensive

2

barn; stable

1

beginner

2

bullet; shot; shell

1

white horse; unrefined sake

2

what's the best thing to do?; what to do?

1

to get jealous; (lit.) to grow horns

1

angle; square; cube; bishop; third degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Chinese "horn" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); jiao (monetary unit of China; one-tenth of a yuan)

1

pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead

1

skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious

1

to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)

1

horsehair; horse hair; hair from mane and tail used for brushes and string instrument bows

1

pride

1

animal trainer

1

training (animals); breaking (animals)

1

unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all

1

free; unfettered; according to one's own whims; doing as one likes

1

sacred beast

4

negative; contradictory

1

club budget; club expense

2

to dry

3

body of a horse

2

to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge

1

saddle

1

stirrup

1

bit (mouthpiece)

1

whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod

3

horse tack; horse gear; harness

2

lightly; easily; carelessly

1

to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink

1

to fall off; to tumble down

1

once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat

1

to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with

1

to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run

1

swaying (repeatedly, in a large, slow motion)

1

meaning; called; said

2

dedication; offering; presentation; oblation

1

(printed) instructions; manual; explanatory leaflet (pamphlet, note); description

1

back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)

1

to be nervous; to be sensitive; to worry; to be fussy; to be precise

2

suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy

2

to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time

1

founding of a nation

2

millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time

2

to blaze; to burn brightly

1

flame (color, colour); flame scarlet; bright reddish; orange

1

ornament; decoration

6

ceremony; rites

2