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absolutely; positively; decidedly

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to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)

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to open up to someone else; to divulge one's true feelings; to be openhearted

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to take away; to carry off

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to feel compassion towards; to be swayed by emotion; to be moved by

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pitfall; trap; pit

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going around in circles; circling a temple; roll-call vote

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opinion; intention; thought

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from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...

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to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way

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to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to turn over in one's mind; to reflect; to muse

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meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up

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everybody; every last one of them; all

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shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.); losing momentum; loss of efficiency

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vague; obscure; dim; indistinct; ambiguous

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otherwise; or else; if not

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to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder

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to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out

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hard worker; hardworking person

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clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion

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recovery; undoing; recall

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to use up; to squander

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return; restoration

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ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible

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to have two things (at the same time) (e.g. good and bad points); to also have something (in addition to something else)

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petrifaction; petrification; mineralization; mineralisation; lithification; fossilization

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black spot; dark spot; sunspot

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to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold

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execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion

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egregious; outrageous; too much; over the top

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coercion; overpowering; overawing; daunting

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ornamental garden stone (placed to give a natural appearance); garden rock; sacrifice stones; sacrifice (of oneself, one's career, etc.); stones used in a foundation; riprap

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full moon; 15th day of the lunar month

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middle section of a song (in gagaku or noh)

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equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence

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to break the silence; to break one's silence

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roar; howl; yell; bellow

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to get entangled in; to be involved in; to be embroiled in; to get mixed up in

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to steal a kiss; to snatch a kiss

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point-blank range

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to talk in one's sleep

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pain and itching; mental anguish; unhealthy emotions

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incarnation; embodiment; realization; giving concrete form (to)

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weak; frail; fragile

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to get lost; to become lost; to go astray

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pity; compassion

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speaking about (one's thoughts, memories, etc.); relating (one's feelings, reminiscences, etc.); recollection; reminiscence

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end; close; finish; termination

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to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed

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closing credits (of a film, TV show, etc.); end credits

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