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that's the way it is; such is life

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air of seniority; patronizing attitude of a senior toward a junior

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to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words

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comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy

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one-to-one; one-on-one

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first (in a series)

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(fictional) character; character; personality; persona

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to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself

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fine line; weight of thread; slit-eyed

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upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor

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point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack

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holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance)

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in name only; titular; nominal

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to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at

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to reject; to repel

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

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group; body; party; company; troupe; gang

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silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction

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have a pain in one's chest

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eruption; volcanic eruption

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contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...

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bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden

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clamor of laughter

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really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly

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to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)

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insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile

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to infuriate one's superior; to incur the anger of one's boss; to bring (a superior's) wrath down upon one; to incur the Imperial wrath; to offend the Emperor; (lit.) to touch the scale on a dragon's throat

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having not the slightest idea

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corner; nook; recess

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to become locked; to lock

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to find fault (with trivial matters); to scold over minor things; to get angry over trifles; to raise one's eyebrows

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central; main; just (done); counter for consecutive losses

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goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit

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to be exhausted; to be worn out

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within; inside of; less than

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timid; faint of heart

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to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)

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cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless

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front kick (esp. martial arts)

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great difference; major mistake

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camera shake; picture blur; deviation; slight shifting

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width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)

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to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize

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rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown

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go home; get out

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hometown; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains

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to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)

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to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out

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to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to commiserate with; to have mercy on

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to point at

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