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casting (of a play, film, etc.); cast

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to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess

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cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed

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sign; signal; cue

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reason of being; raison d'être; meaning of one's existence

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to stamp one's feet

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uniform

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poisoned sake; poisoned alcohol

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glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)

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to push (something) against

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to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control

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against; contrary to

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to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (of a voice or sound)

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god of death; death deity; Death; Grim Reaper

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esophagus; oesophagus; gullet

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to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell

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to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw

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to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil

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being filled with; being full of; permeation

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focus; focal point; focus (of attention, a discussion, etc.); point at issue; focus

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intensity of light

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to decrease; to be reduced; to reduce; to lessen; to subtract; to deduct

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fascination; captivation; charm; lure; allurement

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glass sphere; glass bead; glass marble

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mask; disguise; guise; mask

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to put on armour (armor); to wear armour; to arm oneself; to wear; to cover

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to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated

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to fall flat; to fall face down

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to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect

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pulse; vein; chain (of mountains, etc.); hope; thread (of an argument)

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nostril; naris

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beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing

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pupil (of the eye)

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in order; in turn; one by one

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inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test; check; scan (e.g. MRI, PET); audit

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I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago

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swimming; bathing; getting on in the world

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ideal

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moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)

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end; close; conclusion; termination

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rival; enemy

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open air

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Department of State (US); State Department

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cause; origin; source

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to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart

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aphorism; epigram; witticism; bon mots

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joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome

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old soldier; veteran; old hand

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security; stability; safety; peace

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infringement; violation; invasion; encroachment; trespass

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