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unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all

4

in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)

1

to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)

1

apologetic

1

calm; composed; leisurely

2

walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)

1

the whole town; all over the town; throughout the town

1

search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.

6

parting; farewell

2

parting; separation; farewell

4

subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive

1

to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)

1

capital city; metropolis

1

taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton

1

stern; grim; rough; rugged; forbidding; overbearing

1

to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown

1

to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished

1

in the belly; in one's heart of hearts

1

sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment

2

front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive

1

censor; overseer; inspector (Edo period)

1

role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role

3

to the best of one's meager ability; the little help one can be; though my help might not be worth much

1

to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy

2

readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation

6

to hide; to keep to oneself

3

disclosure; exposure; revelation

1

any more; any further; any better; any longer

2

confusion; dismay; consternation; panic

2

physique; constitution

1

crude; unrefined; coarse; ill-mannered; rude; insensitive

1

so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much

1

flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head

3

two parts; two copies; the second part

1

to interfere; to butt in; to interrupt someone

1

(in) one's own way

1

waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl

1

klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly

1

cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet

1

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

1

to talk nonsense

3

proposal; offer; request; application

3

late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer

1

to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success

1

meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect

1

at; in; on

2

to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)

1

mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door

2

to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve

1

to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration

2