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a sight for sore eyes; seeing something beautiful or precious

2

now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again

7

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

1

from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point

3

change in a bus route; change in policy; policy change (reversal)

1

entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning

1

any more; any further; any better; any longer

6

unreasonably stubborn; not knowing when to give up

4

circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances

5

to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes

1

mumblingly; mutteringly; unintelligibly

1

to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind

2

to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge

1

to join forces; to cooperate

1

system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series

2

state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication

4

to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along

4

it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that

2

every person; every mouth; every entrance

2

to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)

3

friendship; fellowship; camaraderie

1

being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

3

important; significant; precious; valuable; careful

1

state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances

2

to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to express (e.g. emotion in poetry); to read (extra meaning) into (something); to fetch (e.g. CPU inst.); to read (data into a system)

2

height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)

1

mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin

2

to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)

3

several days later

3

bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS

1

superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding

1

to project; to overhang; to stick out; to put up (a notice); to post

1

to come and see (someone, something); to visit

1

to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...

1

instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for

3

but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding

9

equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival

1

by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being

4

dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze

1

pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed

1

cause of defeat

2

to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to

1

winner; victor

6

to look down (on); to condescend (to)

1

this person

6

generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds

1

nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish

1

loser; defeated person; the defeated

2

to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage

1

in good taste; tasteful; having good taste; having a cultivated taste

1