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Ariadne

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to think of as the main point; to make the main purpose; to put the focus on

1

Geiger counter

1

bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh

1

hindrance; impediment

1

homestay

1

(corrugated) cardboard; cardboard box; carton

2

how; in what way; how about; questionable

1

to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to falter; to slacken; to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool; to suffer from tenesmus

1

falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)

1

rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)

1

to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise

2

disturbance; confusion; perturbation; commotion; turbulence

4

time lag

1

flanker (in rugby)

3

increase in speed; acceleration

2

commander; commanding officer; CO

1

specialist

2

busy (phone)

1

luxurious and gorgeous; magnificent

2

dashi; Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp

1

light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste

1

to be full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); to be rich; to be robust (in flavor); to be full-flavored

1

leftovers; remains; leavings; remnant; surplus

1

cooking (esp. Japanese style); cuisine; (Japanese) restaurant

1

grandmother

2

to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)

2

ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)

2

head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host

10

to serve; to work for; to attend

6

honour; honor; glory; renown

7

intimidation; threat; bluster

1

relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly

1

cradle

1

focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus

1

to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)

2

considerably; greatly; a lot

1

face-washing

1

to lay aside; to set aside

1

bucket; pail; tub

2

wet towel; damp towel

1

strength; power; proficiency; the strength of ... people; the strength of ... men

2

tousled; shaggy (hair); scraggly (beard); dishevelled; disheveled; unkempt

1

to be fast at walking and running; to be quick to spoil (of foodstuffs)

1

territory

1

love nest

1

(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge

3

to fetch; to go and get

1

pocket-size

1

empty stomach; hunger

1