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contradiction; inconsistency

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regular customer

1

several times; a few times

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to be superstitious

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nudity; stark naked; in one's bare skin; penniless

1

usual state of things

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downgrade; downgrading

1

dependability; credibility; coefficient of confidence

1

to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)

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to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted

1

they

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dinnertime; suppertime

1

sulky look; sullen look

1

number of years

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it hasn't been long since

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around ...; or so

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rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match

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use of seductive techniques to attain one's ends (usu. of women)

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visiting a shrine or temple to give thanks; settling scores

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turning point

2

unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight

1

quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money

1

difficult to understand

2

shortish; rather short; somewhat short

1

just made; fresh (from the oven); newly-built (house)

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piping hot; scalding; madly in love; passionately in love

1

efficient

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surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard

2

distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)

1

before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them

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without any weak spot; watertight (e.g. reasoning); impeccable

1

everyday; always; at all times; frequently

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study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science

1

very likely; very probable

1

school; school building; schoolhouse

1

history

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taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)

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magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio

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a word or two

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doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation

1

pen-name

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thin washer on either side of the guard (tsuba) of a sword; (up to) the hilt; wits' end

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to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with somebody)

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to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)

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full of things one could poke fun at; full of inconsistencies; absolutely ridiculous

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thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward

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to want; to wish for; (arch.) to request; (arch.) to demand; (arch.) to seek; (arch.) to search for

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even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on

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delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome

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(for the) first time in one's life

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