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fireworks

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to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close

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anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago

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custom

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to take over; to hand over

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kaleidoscope

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many times

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workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings

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favorable reception; good reputation; popularity

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to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited

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back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary

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overwhelming

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vote tally

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irresolute; hesitant

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ill-omened; unlucky

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if it's the case

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placid; composed; big hearted; broad-minded; great quantity (of something)

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roast beef

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purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce

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switch

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long time

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throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...

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explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation

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tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling

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trouble; bother

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perfectionism

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technique user

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mental condition; state of mind; mentality

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reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)

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exemption; exoneration; discharge

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to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with

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nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things

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to come back; to return; to recur

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advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly

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volunteer

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journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling

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extended leave; long vacation

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homecoming; returning home

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coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK

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invitation

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person; member

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spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)

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orange (fruit, colour)

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good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show

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food texture; mouthfeel

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new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title

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presentation (e.g. of a gift)

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(editorial) supervision; general editorship; supervising director

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adding (equipment, facilities, etc.); establishing more; installing more; increase; extension; expansion

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