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in a good mood; cheerful

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overall; on the whole

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suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently

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beforehand; in advance; previously

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to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off

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to hear of; to learn of

2

guard; convoy; escort

3

prediction; estimation

1

smile

3

whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)

4

command; direction

2

to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter

1

point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge

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with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...

1

important person

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bodyguard; escort

5

Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word

1

revealing (information, a secret, etc.); disclosure; telling; letting out

1

polite; respectful; reverent

1

why yes, thank you

1

portrait

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frame (e.g. picture frame, decorative door frame, etc.)

1

picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage

2

with religious zeal; with utmost devotion; take great care of

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imperial portrait; photograph of the incumbent Emperor and Empress distributed to schools between 1890 and the end of the Second World War; portrait or photo of a person of high rank

2

Claris

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three generations; third generation immigrant; sansei; the third (e.g. Henry III)

5

your highness; your grace; your eminence

2

accidental resemblance

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destination; place one stays during a trip

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look-alike; double

2

to be common

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to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind

2

as you see; as you can see

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(as alike as) two peas in a pod

3

body double; double; wire puller; person behind the scenes; shadow commander

9

warrior; samurai

1

close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry

1

mere; simple; sheer

1

to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy

1

suspicion

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(treasuring something by) never taking (it) off the premises

1

looks; features

2

rare; seldom

1

to be born; to come into the world

2

successive generations; successive emperors

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among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once

1

example; precedent; case

1

taking the initiative

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protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation

1