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as a matter of fact; to tell the truth

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in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se

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while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily

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to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with

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to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen

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line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)

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to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over

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to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept

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variation

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following (a precedent, former policy, etc.); continuing with; sticking to; observing

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realism

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judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of

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such

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making (a manga, video game, etc.) into an animated film or TV series; anime adaptation

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space opera

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to distinguish in writing; to use different writing styles; to draw (identifiably)

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text (of a book, document, etc.); body (of a letter); this passage; this sentence

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mountain climbing; mountaineering

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easy-to-understand

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to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp

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to be jumbled together

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idea

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ten; 10; ten years of age

2

volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)

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to throw into; to toss into; to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at

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to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)

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entire world; whole world; world stage

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to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up

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macro; macro (instruction)

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micro

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information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing

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amplitude (of vibration); (degree of) instability; volatility; fluctuation

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Gulf War (1990-1991)

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to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other

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in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing

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in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see

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captured piece that can be reused; person or object held in reserve; available means

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exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail

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flying column; detached force

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technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities

1

to go out and away; to leave

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to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan

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other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition

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perhaps; maybe; possibly

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comment

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grandpa; granddad

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bakery; baker

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second generation; second; junior

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chirp; cheep

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Chen

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