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to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to

1

rapid development; rapid unfolding

1

meaning; called; said

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to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of

1

to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone

1

guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation

1

to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on

1

late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer

1

dinner

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like; as if; the same as

1

to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up

1

acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; bribery; buying off; corruption

1

to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone

1

clerk at the information desk

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of no interest; not interested

1

ridding oneself; freeing oneself of; growing out of; overcoming; outgrowing

4

discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability

5

rather; better; instead; if anything

2

absurd; unreasonable

1

to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan

1

shed; barn; outhouse

2

way to use something; treatment; management (of help)

1

to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point

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to come alive; to get going; to start to move

2

the coming days

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(words to) that effect

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waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl

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bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)

3

dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself

1

cold bath; taking a cold bath

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largish; biggish; a little bit larger

2

stark naked; nude

1

to get wet

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to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)

1

to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed

1

deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing

1

superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!

1

to keep (a person) waiting

1

representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number

1

Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital

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to take care of

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to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

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thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue

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kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll

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to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit

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

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progress; pace; carriage; step; stage

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across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for

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hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter

2

(seat at) the head of the table; seat of honour (honor)

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