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point-blank range

2

to burst into laughter

3

to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely

6

rough (touch, voice, etc.); coarse; gritty; rattling (of beans, beads, etc.)

2

dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented

2

to throb; to beat fast

2

beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing

4

(arch.) sitting outdoors; room that served both as a reception room and as a living room in a Heian-period mansion; temporary sitting place installed in the garden at the imperial court, used on the occasion of archery or sumo ceremonies

1

to gather in large numbers (of people); to hang out (as a large group); to assemble (as a military unit or posse); to be quartered (in a particular location)

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without

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brand; make; description; trading name of stocks and securities

1

to glare at; to scowl at

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grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous

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to take care of

1

to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up

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proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment

5

to keep in mind; to memorize

1

how many times?

1

innocent; simple-minded

2

dogs and cats; pets; something trivial; worthless thing

1

to comfort; to console; to amuse

3

main question; real issue at hand

4

straight line; beeline

1

to escape from; to get out

2

(in) her way; peculiar to her

3

to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life

2

heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed

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there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

1

mother tongue; native language; protolanguage; parent language

4

everyday conversation; day-to-day conversation

1

listening comprehension; aural comprehension; hearing what others say; gathering information, opinions, etc.; public hearing

1

translational equivalent; equivalent word in translation

2

to be discouraged; to be disheartened

1

some; small amount of

3

to smile (at); to grin (at)

3

chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events

1

need not; (not) have to; need not have; need not exist

1

to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first

1

lack of physical exercise; insufficient exercise; inactivity

1

outdoors; outside; open air; fields; outskirts; suburbs

1

(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor

2

perfect; just right; ideal

1

ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet

5

violence; murder; crime

1

outside of; not covered by

1

clever; bright; sharp; wise; intelligent; sagacious

2

followers; subordinates; being under someone's command

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creakily; close (i.e. with no room to spare)

2

(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups

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notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal

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