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at any rate; anyhow

1

female presence

1

being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent

1

high time; about time

1

to divert (e.g. one's mind); to distract; to relieve (e.g. boredom); to conceal (e.g. one's sorrow with a smile); to shift (the conversation)

1

to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare

2

to swarm; to crowd; to flock together

1

zone

2

backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind

1

to poke; to push

2

delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant

1

rhythm

8

beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man

1

area of the field one is supposed to (or able to) defend; (one's) field; (one's) scope; one's type; kind of person one is attracted to

1

fathom

6

pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.

1

young and cheeky; brash; sassy

1

hoarding; storing away (without using)

2

absent-mindedly; idly; vacantly; doing nothing

1

one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that

2

lesson

1

déjà vu

3

high tide; high water; full tide

1

levitation

1

to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge

4

(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh

1

before meals

2

affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)

2

unity of church and state

1

freedom of religion

1

political system; political institution; regime

3

income; receipts; revenue

1

customer; client; patron

1

inner sanctuary; inner shrine; sanctum sanctorum; holy of holies; place behind main hall of a temple enshrining temple founder, miraculous Buddhas, hidden statues, etc.

1

hostile party; enemy side

1

to fall in love

1

to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly

3

to use (as a tool) for one's own advantage; to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse

2

outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward

1

military district

5

schedule; program; programme; itinerary

3

discord; (on) bad terms (with)

4

to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out

1

important connection; important social foundation; close relation; tight relationship; intimate relation; close link

1

cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness

1

to flatter; to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to suck up (to); to toady (to)

1

(television, radio, etc.) receiver

1

racing (an engine); idling (an engine); going in circles (esp. argument, discussion, etc.); spinning one's wheels

1

dispatch of troops; despatch of troops

3

secret investigation; private enquiry; private inquiry; reconnaissance; scouting

2