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to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)

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each other; one another

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in succession; one by one

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at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being

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

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inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation

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way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment

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to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into

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seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)

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it may be because

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royal family

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to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top

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to use one's head

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if so; in that case; in that situation

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effective; successful

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weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot

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slowly; inefficiently; tardily; dawdling

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ratio; proportion; match; equal; compared with ...; relative to ...

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to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear

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to have one's hair stand on end

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to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)

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unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)

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incredible; extraordinary; exceptional; phenomenal

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to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept

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to whine; to make feeble complaints

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to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki

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complete devotion; body and soul; one's best

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the most; the best; the greatest; supreme; unrivalled; unsurpassed

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simple honesty; tactless frankness

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sly; cunning; crafty

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no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be

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to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together

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potential; latent faculties; potential capacities

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to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw

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in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur

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brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter

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cell; cell (in an organization, esp. a communist party)

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to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)

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defense; defence; safeguard; protection

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to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)

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easy; simple; light

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person of character

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to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard

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five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)

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a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago

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way; method; means; (technical) specification

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invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable

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must not; do not

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technique; art; skill; move

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to crack; to get cracked; to develop a crack; to develop a fissure

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