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now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

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a few seconds; several seconds

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to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death

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there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other

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to bring someone along

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thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward

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in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)

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so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much

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abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon

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to be bewildered; to be perplexed

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one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key

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to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)

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enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to

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to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to

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to look around; to tour

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deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet

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voyeur; Peeping Tom

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lifework; life's work

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a bolt out of the blue

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heaven and earth; the universe; land; world; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth

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to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over

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impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock

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to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury

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belly; abdomen; stomach

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to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry

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large serving; large portion

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katsudon; pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice

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to get hungry; to become hungry

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end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death

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to brace oneself; to keep one's spirits up; to keep one's composure; to pull oneself together; to stay strong

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bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)

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to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout

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to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check

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thus

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

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to leave behind; to put off; to postpone

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near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon

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to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep

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mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she

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dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole

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walk; stroll

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really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly

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to be in focus; to come into focus

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state of selflessness; state of no-self; egoless state; state of total absorption; flow state; being in the zone

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(sense of) presence

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vending machine

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pale; pallid

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normal; usual; ordinary; everyday

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hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...

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revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth

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