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or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

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trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling

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trash can; garbage can; rubbish bin; dustbin

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crying face; face of a person who is crying

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coward; weakling; scaredy cat; wimp; sissy

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primordial; fundamental; basic; primitive

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to insert; to include; to incorporate; to install; to embed

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bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion

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(sense of) story; (sense of) narrative; storytelling (within a work); plot; storyline

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even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing

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stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)

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confident; assured; self-assured; bullish

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stealthily; secretly; in secret

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to put into effect; to put into practice

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to get strong; to gain strength

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impossible

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example; simile; metaphor; allegory

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this world; this life; current epoch (i.e. the Holocene epoch)

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message

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to get (someone's) help; to ask for help

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to avenge oneself; to settle a score; to take revenge

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strange; unfamiliar; unknown; unfamiliarity; strangeness; stranger

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asking oneself

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wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes

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harbour

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wharf; bridge; jetty; pier

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to haul in (e.g. rope, net, etc.); to pull in; to attract (e.g. stares)

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to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of

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to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash

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to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home

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on-board ship; inboard

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deadline

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to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

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gangway; ramp

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unanticipated; unexpected

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pier; wharf; quay; dock

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somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion

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to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve

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raindrop

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(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front

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umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap

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to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about

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fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift

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placard

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guest house; private home providing lodging for travelers; bed and breakfast; pension

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ryokan; traditional Japanese inn

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flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)

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tourist

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correspondent; reporter

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to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire

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