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scruff of the neck

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

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to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)

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betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer

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calling (someone a thief, coward, etc.); branding (as); denouncing

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to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into

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to check; to stop; to keep back

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to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment

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victim; injured party; sufferer

4

unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen

2

why; how

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decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation

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entering (government) service; attendance (at one's office); presenting oneself for duty

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swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction

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person of doubtful origin; suspicious stranger

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joke; jest; funny story

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gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr

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to slide into; to slip into

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a glance; a look; a glimpse

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as you want; as you will

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stir; commotion; noise

2

blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament

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to smear all over; to slather on; to besmear; to paint heavily; to spread thickly; to bedaub (with paint)

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grumbling; muttering; nonsense

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edge; brink; verge; time; moment of

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(not) even; (not) any

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to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go

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witness

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self-satisfied look; triumphant expression

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being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering

2

skinny person; scrawny person; scarecrow; bag of bones

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cleaning lady

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to peel (roughly); to tear off; to rip off

2

gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent

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to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled

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to begin to speak

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kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll

6

female cook; kitchenmaid; (arch.) woman who served both as a waitress and a prostitute in Osaka teahouses

4

we

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aunt

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family lineage

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audience (with someone of high standing)

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(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman

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small; fine; detailed; stingy

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order (for an item); request; demand; condition

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dress

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with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment

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volume (sound)

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hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room

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to well up; to burst; to arise

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