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secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent

3

to escape

2

to approach; to draw near

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clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)

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absolute best; very finest; top-class; first-rate; elite

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even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just

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(not) readily; (not) easily; (not) right away; (not) simply; (not) without difficulty

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to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse

1

primitive; original

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useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle

1

to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

1

black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator

1

to hold fast; to protect to the end

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to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged

1

to be ruined; to fail; to undergo a break-up; to go bankrupt

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certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid

2

sanctions; punishment

4

declaration; proclamation; announcement

4

where to?; whither?

1

to lower; to be lowered

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distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process

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intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart

3

to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

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to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on

3

to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject

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arrangement; preparations; search (by police)

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actually; really

3

(on the) street

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large screen (TV, film, etc.)

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television; TV

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program (e.g. TV); programme

1

to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)

1

frequent; incessant

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arrest; apprehension; capture

2

cooperation; collaboration; help; support

3

citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class

1

prediction; estimation

2

disguise; masquerade

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hair style; coiffure; hairdo

1

toilet articles; makeup kit

1

(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point

1

to crosshatch

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trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; trivial (e.g. scheme); transparent; trifling (e.g. matter)

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

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passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger

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apathetic; indifferent; nonchalant; callous

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to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)

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three times; thrice; third (interval)

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to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash

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thus; in this way

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