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back of the hand

3

human habitation

1

world; society; people; the public

1

people (of a country); nation; citizen; national

7

to be well-known

3

as one promised

2

to keep a promise; to keep one's word

1

some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous

4

cheek

1

to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)

2

nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp

3

to set (sun); to become dark

1

secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)

1

knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice

12

hyperactivity (of a child)

1

complete ignorance (usu. in reference to feigning); lack of knowledge

1

how; in what way; how about; questionable

1

don't you think?; indicates question

5

last chapter (book, etc.)

1

gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees

3

to become clear; to be made public

2

to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)

4

pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model

2

enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby

1

to the end; to the last

11

although I say; although one might say; although called

4

contract; compact; agreement

1

filing (documents, etc.)

1

routine tasks or duties

2

support

4

position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint

1

feeling; mood

1

inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls

12

popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character

4

to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)

1

acquaintance

2

social standing

1

vulgar; lowbrow; coarse

1

to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up

1

rebellious; defiant

1

emerald

14

presence (impressive quality)

1

undoubted; unmistakable; definite

2

moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing

1

squirrel's foot fern (Davallia mariesii); Lepisorus thunbergianus (species of fern); color of clothing layers under one's overcoat (light green on blue); ancient women's hairstyle; clothing patterned using squirrel's foot fern

2

flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely

3

pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.

8

to make an appearance; to show up

2

hello; good day; good afternoon

1

to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair

2