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unpredictability; element of surprise

2

three-dimensional

1

scene; sight; scenario; setting

7

echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions

2

bright; intelligent

1

compatibility; coexistence; standing together

1

bright; intelligent; clever; smart

1

technique

1

to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in

2

to speak ill of; to disparage

1

another company; other company

2

wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect

3

dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook

1

Ryuudou

1

stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete

3

patriarch; patriarchal; patriarchic

1

textbook; coursebook; schoolbook

4

prudent; thoughtful; discreet

1

harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble

1

to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after

1

explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation

2

depiction; description; portrayal

4

had better ...; had better not ...

2

as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever

3

point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site

6

defect; demerit; weak point; disadvantage

2

charming; fascinating; attractive

1

at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being

2

(in) one's own way

1

because

5

(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl

2

to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away

1

to smash violently; to crush

1

moderately wealthy person

1

scale; vernier

1

to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)

1

painter; artist; drawing pictures; doodling; painting

1

painter; artist

1

tradition; legend; folklore

1

to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)

3

bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden

1

letter; missive; note; mail

5

to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)

1

a certain someone; Mr So-and-so

1

to beat to death; to kill

1

it seems that; as if

6

to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)

1

exploit; achievement

1

flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda

1

manner of death

1