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to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)

7

to slip through; to make one's way through quickly

4

side; flank

5

to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with

2

once more; again

1

to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

2

backward somersault; back handspring; backflip

1

to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away

2

sliding

7

imposing stance; daunting pose

1

backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)

6

part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty

8

upper half of the body; upper body

1

to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side

1

herself; she herself

3

to draw in; to attract

1

ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)

1

space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart

2

to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms

1

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

1

cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)

1

to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names

2

to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment

1

aim

6

check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base

2

himself; he himself

1

preference; priority; precedence

2

skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme

3

desert

1

how; in what way; by what means

6

one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand

2

to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

2

one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)

1

Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region

1

(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock

4

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

6

elbow strike (karate)

1

to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver

6

collar; lapels

1

to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)

2

to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)

1

stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification

2

cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection

2

sole (of a shoe)

1

intuitive

1

magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand

1

seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause

6

ingenious; skillful; clever; deft

1

nimble; agile; quick; quick (thinking); smart; alert

1

it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...

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