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to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to

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in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh

2

counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow

1

kick

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exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte

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very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point

2

skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid

5

equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)

2

victory or defeat; match; contest; game

3

to go past; to pass; to pass by

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ignoring (somebody); ostracizing; leaving (someone) out

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to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off

1

fray; fighting; brawling; scuffle

1

first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all

1

round (esp. in sports, negotiations, etc.); rounds (e.g. nurse, security guard, etc.)

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complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow

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to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree

2

what's that?; what the...

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Dear (so and so); Dear Sir; Dear Madam; To Whom It May Concern

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thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab

11

to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)

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to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

3

have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary

2

New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January

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shape up!; act properly!

2

it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...

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lesson; class work; teaching; instruction

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to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)

2

aha!; yes sir

4

tsk; tut; shoot; chirp

2

what the hell?; what are you going on about?; what the hell are you doing?; you've got to be kidding

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downtown

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oh my god; how; what the; incredible

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New Year's gift (usu. money given to a child by relatives and visitors)

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to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on

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Hawaii; Hawai'i

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performer; entertainer; celebrity

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half the amount (of money); half price; half fare

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lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!

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year before last

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to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true

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(suffering) damage; injury; harm

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dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion

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effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)

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exactly; perfectly

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best in the world

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meaning; called; said

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for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first

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jet lag

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time difference

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