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even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is

3

to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed

3

desperation

1

to be in danger of; to be liable to

1

gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying

1

wise; clever; smart

2

tactics; strategy

1

to coil around; to follow about; to be related to; to concern; to be associated with

2

intention; aim; design

5

all the more; still more

1

circuitous; roundabout; indirect

3

kiss; kissing

5

to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame

1

hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined

1

belligerence; fighting spirit

2

to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it

1

do-or-die game; crucial contest

3

at regular intervals; evenly spaced

3

to hang; to hang up

2

to ask a question; to begin to ask a question

4

troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying

1

stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)

2

time of emergency; (in an) emergency

2

to manage skillfully; to manoeuvre (e.g. car, horse); to maneuver

1

pointing out; identification

7

helping hand; help; support; aid

1

heartening; reassuring

2

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)

1

property; fortune; assets

1

10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various

1

handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features)

6

armful; bundle

1

something wrapped in a furoshiki

2

special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke

2

bad feeling; feeling bad; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross

1

loud; sonorous; ringing

5

solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy

2

to have two things (at the same time) (e.g. good and bad points); to also have something (in addition to something else)

2

war; battle; match; game; competition

2

correction; rectification; mending; repair

4

fire built in an iron basket (watch fire, fishing fire, etc.); bonfire; campfire; (arch.) brothel-keeper (Edo period)

3

to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway

2

small build; small stature; petite; small pattern

4

brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing

8

clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress

17

ancient times

2

perpetual youth and longevity

2

innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence

3

enumeration; citation; listing

3

to flow into; to pour into; to stream into

3