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together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

2

bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed

2

build; physique; frame; constitution

1

cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax

2

cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery

1

beige (coloured)

1

dark; blackish

1

white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine

3

panama hat

1

rarely; seldom

1

type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)

2

hard to please; difficult; particular; bad-tempered; in a bad mood; displeased

1

no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about

5

unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen

3

friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to people

1

to take off one's hat

2

imperial envoy; imperial messenger

101

river; stream; River; the ... river

101

to say; to be called; to do

1

for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now

5

for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first

4

character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")

1

to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint

1

don't you think?; indicates question

10

it is I who should say so

2

welcome

2

to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour

1

thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue

3

head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host

1

affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable

1

guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival

4

passenger seat; assistant driver's seat

3

middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years

1

greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)

3

slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark

2

to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important

2

trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support

1

luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)

12

to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with

1

small case with wheels; large bag with handles; carry bag

2

to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)

2

oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...

11

in turns; in series; in order; by rotation

2

nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may

4

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

3

Boston bag; overnight bag; traveling bag (travelling)

1

not only ... (but also); not just; as well as

2

cardboard box; carton; corrugated box

1

to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on

1

(a) few; some; several

3