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firm (market); bullish; strong (sales, economy, etc.); steady; sound

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general manager

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office (e.g. the Oval Office)

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firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly

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build; physique; frame; constitution

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bald head; baldness

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a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)

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tall (of a person)

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sixty; 60

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aging; ageing; growing older

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weakening; emaciation; decline

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himself; he himself

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to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate

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desk work

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government official

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to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up

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newcomer; new face

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self-introduction

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withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy

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manners; courtesy; etiquette

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youngster; neophyte; greenhorn

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tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity

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kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice

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having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling

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lunch box; bento box

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plastic

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explosive (material)

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to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command

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sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others

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Japanese (people, language, style)

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potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato

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croquet; croquette

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to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)

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well-cooked; well-done; browned

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to be deep fried; to be hoisted up high (e.g. of a flag); to soar up into the air (e.g. of fireworks); to well up (of emotions); to become stronger (of feelings); to stand out; to be striking

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breadcrumbs; panko; bread flour

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care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude

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triumphant look

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to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with

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tasting (food or drink) for poison; checking the taste (of a dish); seeing how something tastes

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katsuobushi; pieces of sliced dried bonito

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broth; stock; sauce

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dark-brown miso paste

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mashed potato

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slight; minor; trifling; considerable; proper; decent

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subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient

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fast-talking; rapid talking

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explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation

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alcohol; sake

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knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle

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