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sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt

3

to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions

2

where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent

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otome game; dating simulation game with a female protagonist and male love interests

2

sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid

4

change

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throat

1

to gradually rise

1

to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up

4

to stand stock still

2

as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather

1

but; however; provided that

2

calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind

1

on a routine basis; regularly; habitually

1

inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)

3

surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance

1

exceedingly; very

1

if you think about it; come to think of it

2

ridiculous; odd

2

(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly

2

instinctive; instinctual

2

confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)

4

facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)

5

to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count

3

pleasantly smiling

2

instinct

1

danger; peril; hazard; risk

3

to make an enemy (of); to antagonize

1

insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile

1

to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)

1

to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up

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surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid

4

duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus

1

strong pressure; heavy pressure

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

3

best; vest

1

before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner

3

older sister; elder sister

2

to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival

1

even if not; even without

1

to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve

2

pointing out; identification

1

declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)

4

I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said

1

I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality

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superior officer

5

permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize

3

My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely

2

battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war

3

with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)

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