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to twine (fibers to make rope); to twist

1

eternal life

4

to slip off

2

to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)

1

stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies

4

scattering; diffusion; spread (e.g. signal across the spectrum)

3

not yet; un-

2

style; form; pattern

1

to revere; to respect; to worship

10

even

3

another; different; separate; discrete

1

interminable; unending; endless; boundless

1

civilized world; civilised world

1

demise

2

to wash away; to rinse off

1

parent and child

1

muddy stream

2

punishment; penalty

4

to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

3

draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish

1

deep-seated grudge; hatred

4

till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)

3

to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)

1

to smash to pieces

1

person who has escaped death; failed suicide; person who has outlived their time; dotard; doddering old man

1

to fade; to become dim

2

landing on water; hitting the water; splashdown

2

to rampage; to run wild; to go berserk; to be violent (waves, wind, etc.); to be rough

5

to drag out

1

tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement

1

because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...

4

beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly

1

Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital

4

what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement

3

to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)

3

to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone

1

departure (of a boat, plane); setting sail; leaving port; putting out to sea; takeoff

1

to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious

4

to be erected; to be built

2

moisture; humidity; dampness

1

mud; bog

2

crow (Corvus spp.); raven

2

making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing

1

weird; eerie; uncanny

1

wickedness; evil; calamity; disaster

2

building; structure

1

every evening; night after night

2

ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious

5

to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)

2

meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting

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