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to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt

2

definite; sure

4

to stare at; to look hard at; to look up and down; to scrutinize; to scrutinise

3

jack-in-the-box; jack-in-a-box

1

to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)

3

the lower classes; the common people

2

band; orchestra

3

music

8

to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance

3

violin

1

string instrument; stringed instrument

2

comfortable; pleasant

6

see; you see; ha

1

program of a ceremony (programme)

1

meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club

19

(present) head of a family

50

everyone

47

nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?

9

to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation

1

a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see

9

relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly

7

one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve

1

(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)

3

eldest daughter; first-born daughter

3

to say; to be called; to do

8

nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging

2

to harm; to cause harm to

7

to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down

1

young girl; young lady

3

in respect of; in regard to; as for

1

big; large; great

4

to kneel (in respect); to genuflect

24

leading part; leading actor; leading actress

8

aperitif

4

plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)

16

fork; forkball

4

large plate; platter

3

to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)

3

to change color (of leaves in autumn); to turn red; to ripen (and change color); to become sexually aware; to reach puberty

2

drink; beverage

3

fermentation; zymosis

1

(alcoholic) cider; hard cider

2

sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake

1

to taste; to try (food or drink)

4

one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work

1

pace

3

on and after; from ... onward; since

13

to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by

4

weather; fair weather; fine weather

5

cheerful; buoyant; lighthearted

3