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obstruction; inhibition

2

stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies

3

glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle

1

to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly

1

to get late; to advance; to wear on

2

to fall asleep

1

needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry

3

to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger

2

first year of junior high school; first-year junior high school student

1

things; everything

5

impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky

1

day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day

1

to steal a kiss; to snatch a kiss

5

become dry and rough (e.g. skin)

1

to eat (fodder, grass, etc.); to receive (a salary); to receive a stipend from one's lord

4

to pick at; to peck at

4

being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together

4

snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently

1

timer; clock register

3

price; cost

4

what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement

1

first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best

2

zoo; zoological gardens

1

aquarium

1

farm (livestock); stock farm; ranch; pasture; meadow; grazing land

1

vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous

1

cat (Felis catus); domestic cat; house cat; indoor cat

1

life span

3

to keep to oneself; to keep secret

1

stray cat; alley cat

1

video (esp. digital); video clip; animation; animated cartoon; in-betweens (animation)

8

photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook

8

day something goes on sale; date of issue; release date

1

bookshop; bookstore

6

battle for Christmas sales

1

sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)

3

bookstore; bookshop; publisher; main building

2

returning home directly

1

to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts

1

one's private life

3

tacit understanding; unspoken agreement

1

that's a different matter; that's a different story

1

frozen food

1

with a thud

1

cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine

3

close-up (e.g. photo)

1

drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene

1

to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on

1

to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)

4

public order and morals; social standards; public policy

1