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to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools

2

weight; sinker (fishing)

1

journal; magazine; periodical

1

meaningless; pointless

1

washing machine (laundry)

2

operation; functioning; running

1

eight o'clock

2

cocoa (beverage, cocoa solids); hot chocolate

1

(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate

1

to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed

3

killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style

1

to ram one's opponent head-first in the initial charge; to punch hard; to hit hard

1

scene; sight; scenario; setting

6

Mito (city in Ibaraki)

1

something; something or other; something something

1

program (e.g. TV); programme

2

for example

1

inro; seal case; pill box; medicine case

1

rod; pole; stick; fishing rod

1

to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body

1

throw or throwing technique (sumo, judo)

1

noise; din

1

laundry; the washing

1

tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section

6

taboo

1

eight; 8

1

learning ability

1

quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking

2

exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular

1

success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence

1

having a poor endgame; missing at the last turn

1

to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand

1

to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy

1

close; intimate; on good terms

1

optimistic; hopeful

3

to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)

1

merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling

2

ending

1

why; how come; unfortunately; alas

2

(sexually) attractive older woman; mature woman; MILF

10

mascot character; mascot

2

mitochondria

2

gambling

2

debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money

1

skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough

2

television station

2

admiration; being impressed (by)

1

mysterious; mystical

1

combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination

2

original proposer; originator; proponent; initiator

1