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to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly

1

to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)

2

card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game

98

to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at

1

this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence

58

to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)

3

to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain

8

brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish (of photographs)

3

exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)

8

to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for

6

to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch

8

proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment

12

now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

18

acquisition of a qualification

1

hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...

3

another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking

1

to be the case that

5

dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable

6

bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers

1

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

11

hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)

23

shuriken; small throwing blade; throwing star

2

to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)

9

weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset

15

to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

5

to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal

43

shudder; shiver; trembling with fear

1

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

2

rolling over; turning over; turning around (the other way); reversal (of direction, course, etc.); producing a positive from a negative (photography); producing a negative from a positive

2

back; behind; rear

15

to some extent; to a certain extent

7

(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say

7

floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river

17

to turn round; to face about; to turn about

5

with a smile

4

to plunder; to grab; to snatch

24

vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump

3

to exchange glances

1

simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light

10

to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned

4

impossible

2

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

1

complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)

8

then; well; so; be; is

19

first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

7

first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface

1

heartbeat

6

fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet

13

sign; signal; cue

3

to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit

4