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equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival

2

drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water

1

to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)

6

shoulder strap (on a dress)

1

pressure; clamping; tightening; fastening

1

(growing) quickly (esp. children, plants); (developing) quickly; fast; rapidly

1

to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)

2

depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency

1

momentum; amount of exercise

1

underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie

1

made-to-order; custom-made

1

expenses; disbursements

2

handicap

1

source of worry; source of distress

1

trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance

2

to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)

3

warm water

1

health (concerns, reasons, etc.)

1

it seems that; as if

4

both; both sides; both parties

1

to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of

1

to have troubles; to have concerns

1

liking; taste; choice

4

being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind

1

rustic simplicity; homeliness; unsophisticated; naive; honest; simple

1

intention; aim; design

2

bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement

1

dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze

1

clear; pure; noble

1

one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate

3

hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind

1

hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)

3

conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)

1

adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing

5

changing clothes; change of clothes

4

time around sunset; early evening

1

suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation

1

we; us

3

to read the situation; to sense the mood

5

to appear ...; to look like ...; to seem ...; to have a trace of; to be tinged with

2

certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons

6

faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre

4

to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise

2

strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough

1

detached; aloof; indifferent

1

calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness

1

to follow another's example

4

weak point

1

instability; insecurity; crankiness

1

courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts

3