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leaving early

1

to throw into; to toss into

2

gulp; gulping; swallowing

5

rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)

23

to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on

2

alternately; by turns

2

to take a nap; to catch forty winks; to catch some Z's

2

cooking

5

months and years

1

one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years

13

completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome

2

fairy; sprite; elf

1

special; auspicious; happy; naive; innocent; good-natured

3

young person; youth; young

1

future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover

4

the same as something was reputed to be

2

waist; waistline; waist measurement

1

tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation

1

feel good (pleasant)

1

collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection

8

various foods cooked together; hodgepodge; hotchpotch; mulligan stew

2

stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

2

to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested

2

home cooking

1

origin; source; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison; exit

1

origin; beginning

13

moving tale; impressive tale

1

to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)

9

good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)

3

celebrating recovery from illness

1

belly; abdomen; stomach

9

why yes, thank you

2

seasoning; flavour; flavor

1

to give; to present; to offer; to do for someone's sake

1

to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together

3

indicates means of action; cause of effect; by

1

black pepper

2

material; ingredient

2

fish having white flesh (e.g. tai, hirame, karei)

1

to suck on; to cling to; to chew on

1

herb

2

irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going

2

fish

43

on the bone (meat, etc.); unboned; skeletal system; skeleton

1

not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)

1

to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing

4

strenuous effort; earnestness; seriousness

1

to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)

4

ashamed

7

ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to

1