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to begin talking; to open up

2

then; if so; if

3

not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)

1

to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

1

each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn

3

to glare at; to scowl at

1

uproar; disturbance

1

mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence

2

conversation

2

wave motion; undulation; surge; wave

1

an arrow; a retort

1

to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge

2

fatal situation

1

means of survival; means of escape; way out of a difficulty

1

to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for

1

preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit

2

sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment

1

saturation attack

1

to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate

1

theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor

1

a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period

1

indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions

1

secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings

1

somehow; somewhat; seemingly

1

to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to

1

to do as one likes

1

all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever

3

to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet

1

hmm; I see; hrm

6

(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention

2

attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance

1

to ascertain; to check; to make sure

2

to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave

1

user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift

1

about this time

2

our

1

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

1

to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out

4

this and that (esp. complaining or protesting); something or other

1

isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...

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ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous

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colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance

2

to strangle to death

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no trouble; easy; simple

1

capturing alive (an animal or person); something captured alive

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now that you say that; now that you mention it

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hostage

1

securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying

1

comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery

1

to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter

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