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plentiful; lot of; much; pile of

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matters (issues) that need be reconsidered (reflected on)

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waiting in vain

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correspondence; exchange of letters

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fixed form; regular shape; standard-size mail

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section (i.e. of text); sentence; phrase; verse (of 5 or 7 mora in Japanese poetry; of 4, 5, or 7 characters in Chinese poetry); haiku; first 17 morae of a renga, etc.

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pen pal

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news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter

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mystery; wonder

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sentence; composition; text; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; statement

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to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)

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whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur

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to acquire knowledge

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prayer; supplication

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how; in what way

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aria; singing; chanting

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experience

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notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding

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perseverance makes one stronger; slow but steady wins the race

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style; way; shape; form; appearance; state

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optimistic; hopeful

2

second day of the month; two days

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until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it

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I don't care what happens (after this)

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obstacle; hurdle

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being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands

1

close to the ear

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something (or other)

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world; society; people; the public

2

bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer

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clarity of vision

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sense of justice

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(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere

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earplug (for protection against noise or water)

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eye mask

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to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part

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blood vessel; vein

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to rise to the surface; to surface; to stand out (e.g. against a background)

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to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct

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first love; puppy love

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vulgar; lowbrow; coarse

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to cheer; to jeer; to mock

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reason for living; something one lives for; purpose in life; raison d'être

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none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!

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moment to quit; way to quit

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see you tomorrow

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polite; respectful; reverent

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superficially polite but actually rude; rude under a veneer of politeness; courteous on the surface but insolent at heart

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going to bed; retiring (for the night)

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only once

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