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largish

at precisely that time

without intermission for many years

the 24 seasonal divisions of a year in the old lunar calendar

black-market lending

feeling uneasy

to have a go

to open up a lead (over one's opponent)

panties made to be seen

to show one's age (e.g. to start creaking at the joints)

to become the subject of rumours or conversations

Neanderthal man

to rise gradually

woman with a turbulent love life

Norman

to grow

to be oversized (overloud, etc.)

in name only

first out

Danish person

maximum allowable single-day gain (stock exchange, commodities trading, etc.)

on timer (i.e. to automatically turn an electrical device on at a certain time)

water infrastructure

focal point of a lens behind the subject

real wasabi (as opposed to Western horseradish)

not understanding

focal point of a lens in front of the subject

I'm off (and will be back later)

part of the fabric that is tucked closest to the skin when wearing a garment that is wrapped in front of one (such as a kimono)

unavoidable