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rule of thumb

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to stare back at; to look back at

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self-determination of peoples

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to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer); to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)

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stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation

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transmission protocol

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canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space

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confirmation required

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sense of accomplishment

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countless; incalculable

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participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in

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calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare

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diplomatic mission

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same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category

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entrusting; charge; delegation; authorization

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mission; delegation

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to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon

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joint declaration

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altogether; entirely

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optimism; taking an optimistic view

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philanthropic work; charitable enterprise

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to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on

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turning things around with a home run; turning the tables with a single successful attack (move)

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residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion

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mutual understanding

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bodyguard; escort

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to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)

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Chinese whispers; telephone (game)

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feudal lord

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local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (Middle Ages); acting administrator

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your husband; her husband

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if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything

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to shake out; to draw a check (bill, draft, etc.); to issue (e.g. money order); to infuse (e.g. in hot water)

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man-made calamity

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devastating; catastrophic; crushing

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lifesaving

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frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken

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existential threat; life-or-death crisis

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to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of

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as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated

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private; non-public; secret; closed-door; closed

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analytical method

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individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic

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bigoted; obstinate; stubborn; pigheaded

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reckless; rash; headlong; foolhardy; daredevil; daring

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tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard

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to accomplish; to achieve; to complete; to carry out; to carry through

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permanent; perpetual; lasting

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establishment; founding; setting (a record)

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