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seriously; no kidding; joking aside; in all seriousness

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to rescue; to free

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tapir (Tapirus spp.); mo (mythological Chinese chimera similar to a tapir, said to devour bad dreams)

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to meet; to assemble; to congregate

3

birthplace; origin; cradle; motherland

1

common sense; common knowledge; common understanding

1

leaping flames; flying sparks; spread of fire (due to leaping flames); repercussions in unanticipated areas; spilling over; impetigo contagiosa

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traffic accident for which the other side is at fault

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to crumble away; to collapse

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to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam

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iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison

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to hold the key (to)

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muscleman; strong man

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(not) at all; (not) by any means; (cannot) possibly; absolutely

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every second

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frosted glass

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setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)

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last-minute cancellation

3

Sadako

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fireplace; hearth; stove

4

good idea; good plan

2

mood; atmosphere; mood

1

whim; caprice; vagary; eccentricity

1

up and down; lightly; nimbly; casually; (strolling about) without a care

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to step on; to trample down; to tread on

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if you are prepared you don't have to worry; it's good to have a shelter against every storm

2

the greater embraces the less; better too big than too small

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egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top

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root of a tooth; fang

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haggardness; emaciation; wasting away; being tired out; being worn out; exhaustion

2

bright; intelligent

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vaguely frightening; somehow terrifying; spooky

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how far; to what extent; up to what point

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trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing

3

every night comes to an end; every night sees a dawn; this too shall pass; the darkest hour is just before the dawn

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phrase; phrase; strawberry

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holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors

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injured soldier

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strong fortress

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capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace

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tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings

2

to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous; to be absurd

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abnormality

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shallow thinking; superficial view; insufficient consideration

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according to (someone)

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charm; amulet; talisman

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to cause to swell; to inflame

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to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by

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hopeless; irredeemable

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breaking ball (pitch); curve ball; screwball

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