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semicircular canals

2

basis for decision; evidence for judging

1

gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse

1

to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble

11

bet; wager; stake; gamble

5

to attempt; to test; to try out

4

big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)

2

chain of command; line of command; command structure; command system

1

to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A

1

if; in case; supposing

13

defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)

7

decision; settlement; definition

9

cause of victory

1

revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time

4

completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)

4

crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)

6

tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn

1

outspoken; frank; candid

2

put; place; leave; do (in preparation)

1

wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do

1

height; elevated place

6

aim; goal; purpose; look; eyes; expression of eyes

2

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

12

battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict

38

hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort

5

cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)

2

several seconds

32

to do as one likes

7

to thank

16

to mediate; to intervene

2

restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence

14

as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...

3

missing; lacking

7

to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)

1

unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool

1

leaving (it) to others

1

rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous

2

strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature

5

soft

1

appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices

1

to begin talking; to open up

2

to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied

3

fair and square; open and aboveboard

1

cause of defeat

2

different person; another person; someone else; changed man

7

to count on one's fingers

1

plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick

6

to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise

8

to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent

6

vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump

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