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to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten

2

gross; disgusting

5

since one's birth; in one's whole life; all one's life

1

to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited

3

in low spirits; dejected; sad

1

to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed

1

one's beloved daughter

1

to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent

1

to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension

1

in loud gulps (esp. of alcohol)

1

chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go

1

to drop one's shoulders

1

reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure

1

perception; intuition; the sixth sense

1

to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself

1

had better; is advisable

3

marble

1

carpet; rug; runner

2

shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear

3

hair or fur on the surface of fabric; pile; growth of hair; hairy legs

1

regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on

1

dazzling; radiant

3

gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent

1

anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest

1

to become bald from the forehead; to recede (of one's hairline)

1

to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile

1

old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly

1

glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly

1

in a bad mood

2

hostility; animosity; enmity

1

troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle

1

towards; against; regarding; in contrast with

3

cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool

1

to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)

3

unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short

1

to lie down; to throw oneself down

2

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

1

market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation

2

somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra

1

miser; niggard; cheapskate

1

tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation

2

with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting

2

wink

1

glass; pane

4

(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front

1

to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind

1

or; otherwise

1

to say no more; to sink into silence

1

to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face

1

to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address

1