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even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on

2

faint, ironic or bittersweet smile

1

incompetent; have no merit

3

child of mixed parentage; mixed-race child

1

to look down (on); to condescend (to)

1

some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort

1

employee; servant

1

to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of

1

calculation; self-interest; selfishness

2

to expel; to drive out

2

that gentleman; that lady; he; she

4

malice; malicious intent; intent to kill

1

(verbal) tit for tat

1

quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute

1

all; everyone; everybody

1

as hoped for; as expected

1

to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something

1

to live up to expectations; to meet expectations

5

to be able (to); to be possible (to)

1

empty; vacant; hollow

3

dream for the future; hopes for the future

1

conditioned reflex

1

simile; metaphor; allegory; parable

1

superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries

1

special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial

1

talent; ability

1

time and effort; trouble

1

to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling

1

whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other

2

to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel

1

slow; weak-headed; dumb

1

likes and dislikes

1

suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly

1

call; summons; call; invocation; usher who calls the names of wrestlers, sweeps the ring, etc.; telephone number at which a person without a telephone can be reached; (arch.) box-shaped area containing clean water for rinsing oneself (in an Edo-period bathhouse)

1

periodic; regular; routine

1

separate case; another matter; different matter; another project

1

business; work; operations; service; duties

1

to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)

1

taking a glance at; glimpsing at; taking a peek at; quick look; peep

1

astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum

1

strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing

1

business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed

1

life; living; I; me; student

1

sons and daughters; children; girl

2

grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip

1

supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being

2

terrorist organization; terrorist organisation

1

occupation; taking and maintaining exclusive control (of a location)

1

the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life

1

hostage

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