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optimism; taking an optimistic view

2

to be evasive; to give an evasive answer; to speak ambiguously; to prevaricate; to cook up a specious story to get out of an uncomfortable situation; to make do with

1

to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage

1

normal practice; proper practice

1

batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest

1

easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply

4

to be completely boiled; to be boiled to a turn

3

to cover one's face

11

pace

1

to seize the initiative

1

no matter how much time passes

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

4

aha!; yes sir

4

not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe

2

to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play

5

to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted

3

to gulp down (a drink); to slurp

2

for a while; for some time; for a period

2

best regards; please take care of; please do

3

door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch

1

Bertrand

165

Bart; Burt; Vad

89

dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic

2

friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement

4

fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift

1

lower floor

1

stairs; stairway; staircase

3

balcony

1

evening; night; dinner

5

deep breath

2

to sober up

1

reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries

3

to burn; to get fired up

2

to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)

1

from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth

3

to get late; to advance; to wear on

1

late at night

1

living room

1

fellow men; between men; among men; man-to-man

2

old friend; old pal

2

quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality

2

to need; to call for; to require

1

correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with

4

towards; against; regarding; in contrast with

3

to let one's guard down

2

late at night; small hours of the morning

4

sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor

38

sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration

1

staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring

1

ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)

1