Vocabulary

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despite having waited a long time; in spite of having waited a long time; no matter how long one waits

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to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)

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to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed

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for as long as one can remember

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Coma Berenices (constellation); the Berenice's Hair

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to announce the time

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despite appearances

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All Seats Sold, Thank You

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playoff for the tournament win with three wrestlers participating

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mental characteristics expected of a grand champion

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coach associated with another coach's stable

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coach who owns his own stable

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expensive to rent

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to make a ceremonial hand movement when receiving the monetary award

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to be promoted to makuuchi (of a juryo-division wrestler)

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10 year career in the highest division is enough for anyone

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to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match

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to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match

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to achieve one's first victory after a string of losses

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to stop the opponent by pressing one's head into his chest

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to start a bout with the turn of a referee's fan

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to take and spit the water prior to a bout

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to have training bouts with one's junior during practice (of a senior wrestler)

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to be allowed to practice with a partner of higher skill (esp. in sumo)

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to allow a less skilled person to practice with one (esp. in sumo)

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to give a glance (at); to take one look at

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day in and day out; all the time

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taking care of everything; no need to do anything

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to be settled; to be brought to an end

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to settle; to finish; to bring to an end

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nowhere in particular; just out for a bit; (euph. for) toilet break

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to die a natural death; to die in one's own bed

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to scatter in all directions (like baby spiders)

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after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably

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... is the reason; ... is my excuse

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from the fact that ...

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from the fact that ...

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granted that; even if; even though

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if I (we, etc.) could

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to lose consciousness

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