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old haunts; former homes

1

near; close; beside; third person

5

public; official

1

position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint

2

wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer

2

karuna (compassion)

1

the four seasons

1

violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism

1

long time (since the last time); first in a long time

2

to make a good showing

1

stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store

5

public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing

2

lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)

1

for one thing ...

1

raging stream; rapids

1

dam; dumb

1

loud (of a voice)

1

advocate; proponent; supporter

1

firm opposition

1

should do; ought to do

2

cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn across chest, e.g. by election candidate or relay runners); wrapper band on books, CDs, etc.

2

brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot

2

the people; the public

2

movement

1

public opinion; popular voice; public sentiment; consensus

2

future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover

1

state of emergency

2

to decide; to determine

1

boycott

2

leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing

2

to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business

1

sweet bread with three different fillings

1

bread roll sandwich with croquette filling

1

arrival of goods; goods received

1

auntie; older woman

1

reserving; storing; setting aside; laying away

1

to bloom

2

basketball club

1

commander-in-chief; supreme commander; captain (of a team)

1

homo; homosexual (esp. a male); homozygote; homogenization; Homo (genus of primates incl. modern humans)

4

peace at any price (attitude); peace idiot; peace senility; complacency about peace

2

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

1

role-playing game; RPG

1

ending

3

Satan; the Devil; the Prince of Darkness; king of the demons who try to prevent people from doing good

1

and; although; but

1

compassion; affection

1

photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook

1

inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)

1

locational advantage; advantageous position; products from the land (farm output, timber, minerals, etc.); land rent

1