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with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction

1

shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled

1

to lie down; to throw oneself down

1

memories; recollections; reminiscence

7

both shoulders

1

many years; a long time

5

thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support

1

various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)

1

too (much); overly; excessively

1

small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise

2

each and every; all

2

pebble; small stone

3

movement (of one's body); moving about; stirring; acting freely; doing as one pleases

5

to take care of

1

to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone

1

place to go; destination

3

how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how

1

to compete with; to vie for

2

to cover one's face

1

both arms

2

sudden; abrupt; improvised; hasty; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan

3

together with; same; both; all; including ...

1

insulting; offensive

1

telling (on someone); tattling; snitching

1

(verbal) abuse; speaking ill of people; bad-mouthing; name-calling; slander; abusive language

1

to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out

2

glare; sharp look

2

turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)

3

insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)

1

exaggerated; overblown; overdone

2

sound collection

1

to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)

7

expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks

1

to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound

1

lawsuit; suit; (legal) action; litigation

1

up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual

1

to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied

2

retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)

2

self-abasement; self-depreciation; humility

3

to irritate; to offend; to provoke; to get on one's nerves

1

bull's-eye; the mark

2

to chide; to rebuke; to reprove

1

to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with

2

to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean

2

heavy rain; torrential rainfall; downpour

1

gem; jewel; precious stone

1

agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility

3

muddy water; red-light district

1

absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine

4

to pass by; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it; to go too far

5