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implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment

2

to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)

3

as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever

2

between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea

2

by all means; at all costs; absolutely

2

older brother; elder brother

2

beckoning

3

depending on; dependent on

2

to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than

2

to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)

3

by (means of); with

8

fresh cream

6

fruit

6

regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable

2

middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary

4

quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive

2

sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly

4

disgusting; creepy

2

smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable

4

café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)

4

this store

2

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

2

convenient

3

confectionery making

2

surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality

2

to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward

2

being able to hear everything (esp. when one was not intended to)

2

ho-ho

7

even if; even though; if

2

to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse

2

to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal

1

close; intimate; on good terms

3

indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission

1

permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of

2

degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent

3

space alien; alien; extraterrestrial being

1

poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite

1

afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea

1

fruit

1

to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)

2

to swarm; to gather

1

straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied

2

Let me see

1

flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest

1

winter

4

awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing

1

and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless

5

passing each other

3

using as an intermediary; through

1

difficult voyage; hard flight; rough going; rough passage; running into trouble

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