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hmm; I see; hrm

2

clearing one's throat; cough

5

at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money

6

with a start; with a jump

2

to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate

6

to creak; to squeak; to grate; to grind; to rasp

4

three times

1

to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance

3

my; our; one's own

15

antiquity; ancient times

1

to destroy

1

obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)

9

to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)

2

for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of

2

to strike a pose (in kabuki); to assume a posture; to make a proud gesture; to put on an air of confidence; to speak boastfully

1

a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat

2

play; drama

1

role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role

10

speech; words; one's lines; remarks

5

appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)

1

difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap

2

with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by

2

to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy

2

friendship; amity

3

to deepen; to heighten; to intensify

2

deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing

1

to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink

1

directly opposite; right in front

1

without

2

giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange

6

to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated

5

another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger

14

gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance

1

oh; ah

1

unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)

2

to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively

1

sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen

3

foolhardy; reckless; fearless

1

around the world; throughout the world

1

inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)

2

for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now

13

to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward

6

when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days

5

don't you think?; indicates question

15

yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh

6

at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn

2

spreading around (news, etc.); talking about widely; noising about; circulating

1

to print (on); to insert (an illustration); to stencil (a pattern); to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious)

3

thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow

4

extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more

4