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completely; not at all

2

looks; features

2

in addition to this

3

usual state of things

3

to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize

1

employer

9

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

3

single room; own room

1

to misunderstand

1

the Imperial Palace

2

emperor

14

seldom; rarely; scarcely

2

intelligence gathering; information gathering

10

to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge

1

disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity

1

threat; menace

4

hectic; topsy-turvy; chaotic

1

upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite

1

the same day

1

exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC

10

all hindrances; all obstacles

1

to arrange; to manage (to find time)

1

(present) head of a family

8

applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer

4

event; function

4

self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control; self-discipline

1

self-; from ...; this ... (in contrast to some other ...); aforementioned

3

other people's affairs; somebody else's problem

3

one too shy to actively join in the party; wallflower

3

to dress up

4

front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive

3

to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of

2

shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext

1

beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing

4

ringing; throbbing violently

1

prediction; prophecy; prognostication

1

feelings; thoughts; meaning

2

meeting; greeting; welcome

2

day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)

8

large stage; grand stage; the big stage; grand setting

1

to make a fist; to clench one's fist

1

insistence; (major) emphasis; stress

1

willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations

4

embarrassing; awkward

3

to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by

1

one tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); one bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); one cluster (e.g. of flowers); one segment (of a tangerine, etc.); one section

1

suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle

1

to pass; to pass by

1

to be born again; to make a fresh start in life

1

in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious

2