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to lose sight of; to miss

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conversely; on the contrary

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nod; inclination of the head

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energy problems; energy issues

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from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first

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to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.

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clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record

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pepper

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concert band (as a school activity); wind ensemble

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this year

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the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime

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to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around

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full stop; period; end

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contents of a document (esp. of a letter)

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to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel

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very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly

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dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity

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wariness

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vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard

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short; brief

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beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously

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to give a warning; to remind (a person) of; (lit.) to drive in a nail

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The Art of War (military text by Sun Tzu; ca. 5th century BCE)

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creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright

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Sun Tzu (Chinese general and strategist, 544-496 BCE)

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Wu (region in China, south of the lower Yangtze); Wu (kingdom in China during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era; 902-937 CE); Southern Wu; Wu (kingdom in China during the Three Kingdoms era; 222-280 CE); Eastern Wu; Wu (kingdom in China during the Spring and Autumn era; 11th century-473 BCE)

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to serve; to work for; to attend

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writing (a book); book; (literary) work; writings

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combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting

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army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group

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to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)

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to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious

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imperial court

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young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute

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arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself

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military drill

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in accordance with; according to

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right; right-hand side; right hand; the above (in a piece of vertical writing); above-mentioned; the right (wing)

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although I say; although one might say; although called

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to giggle

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captain; commander; commanding officer; leader

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decapitation; decapitated head

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execution

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order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement

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to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

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epilogue

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wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily

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grotesque; disgusting; gross

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to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead

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to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)

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