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slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.

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arriving first; first to arrive; moving first

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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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coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins

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home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning

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scream; shriek; shout; exclamation

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encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement

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to sidle up to

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in one's own way or style

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sharp-eyed; keen-eyed; easily awakened

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firmly; solidly; heartily

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ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap

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theater; theatre

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both legs

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to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with

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congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!

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to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan

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as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction

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counter for laps or circuits; perimeter; Zhou dynasty (of China; approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty

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setting up specially; special installation

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glory; splendour; honour

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to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken

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congratulations

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dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze

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real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks

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here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally

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to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)

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trophy

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cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product)

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to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

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to soothe; to calm; to pacify

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dozens; scores of; decades

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to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range

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end; close

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epilogue

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spring; fountain

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to expel; to drive out

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in perfect form; going swimmingly

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to encamp; to take up positions

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Frankfurt (Germany); frankfurter; frank

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butter

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lunch; midday meal

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to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others

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reason; logic; sense; truth; right

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smiling; grinning

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to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed

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ticklish; embarrassing

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having one's fill (of food or drink); eating (drinking) to one's heart's content; enjoying to the full

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machine; race car; racing motorcycle

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sea bream (esp. Pagrus major); porgy

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