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sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing

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back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary

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way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character

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to feel hungry; to get hungry

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favour; favor

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to get a laugh

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to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew

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way of living; manner of living; lifestyle

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behavior; behaviour

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to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson

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sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue

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fierce attack

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to gain a victory; to win

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cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do

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illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane

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check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit

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to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools

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to miss (doing); to fail (to do)

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comparison

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peace; harmony

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carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease

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to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud

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leaving unfinished; unfinished ending

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reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer

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reverence; respect

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plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)

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sixth day of the month; six days

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A4 paper size (210mm x 297mm)

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large-scale work; voluminous work; monumental work; great work; masterpiece

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intimacy; friendship; familiarity

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busy; hurried; confused; flurried

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oil paper; oiled paper

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onyx

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outside the house

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early autumn (fall); seventh month of the lunar calendar

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chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat

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light purple

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to pant (while rushing); to gasp; to puff and blow

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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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to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up; to dampen

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to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)

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to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out

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acquaintance; friend; familiar face

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seeing one off; farewell; escort

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to make an apology

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to address

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trouble; bother

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cloth bag

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precious stone; jewel; gem

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to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted

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