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to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate

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somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why

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immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to

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to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out

2

work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production

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self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness

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self-torturing; masochistic

2

corner; nook; recess

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quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly

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to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)

3

to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)

4

dust; one ten-billionth

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to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)

2

common; commonplace; reckless; pulp paper; granulated sugar; (arch.) coins

1

transfer student; student changing schools

1

to point at

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isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words

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year; age; years; past one's prime; old age

4

it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?

3

sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling

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blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe

1

far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far

5

evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)

5

red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red

4

contrast; comparison

1

actually; really; truly; in practice; practically

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warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow

2

motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically

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profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)

3

sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen

7

-ish; -like

3

a trickle of tears

1

to go along; to walk along; to follow

4

to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed

6

stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled

7

impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions

5

extremely cold feeling that makes one feel numb; sharp pain that is almost numbing; heartrending; touching the heart

1

to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)

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skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid

3

countless; incalculable

1

in one's own way or style

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go that far; to that extent

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to take to; to let one's heart go out to

2

to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)

3

(not) even once; (not) ever

7

unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful

5

the same age

3

acquaintance

1

shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early

1

little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)

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