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matte (metallurgical)

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to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute

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to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)

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particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.)

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certainly; by all means

2

floorboard

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taking something into consideration; making allowances; discounting

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to get help; to enlist aid

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(raining) heavily; (water rushing) plentily; with white noise; with a buzz

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parents' day (day when parents observe their children in school)

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to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship

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turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura

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to drain the water; to lose the water; to squeeze out the water

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to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself

2

having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense

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riverbed

3

to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside

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magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell

2

to get accustomed to using

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ship's bottom; bilge

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fulcrum

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between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish

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something (or other)

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to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer

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kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis)

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to catch fish

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to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate

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to feel a chill run down one's spine

2

enjoying oneself on a river (e.g. boating, swimming, fishing)

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protracted war; war of attrition

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glorious achievement; distinguished service

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being all smiles with joy

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completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered

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bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers

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essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding

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to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)

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adrenalin

2

free alcohol; free liquor; free drinks

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cream of corn soup

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hot

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Cairo

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sugarless; unsweetened

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yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so

2

meat eating; eating of meat; meat diet; carnivorous

1

covering; filled in; complete; total; cliched; clichéd; plaintext

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dry riverbed; river beach

2

grumbling; complaining; muttering; crumpling (e.g. paper)

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uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual

3

course (e.g. of lectures); academic university unit (professor, lecturers, etc.)

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unfortunately; at a bad time; at an unfortunate moment

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