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magic tool (in fiction); magical item

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consumption; expenditure; spending

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to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp

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eastern part; the east (of a region)

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inhabiting; living

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erudition; extensive learning

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knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance

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fairy; sprite; elf

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spring; fountain

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nutrient; nourishment

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to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.

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superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)

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subspecies

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class-A; A class; A grade

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be; is

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to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)

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excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem

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maker; manufacturer; producer; producer (of a film, play, etc.)

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kingdom; monarchy

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troupe of magicians

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best; greatest; first

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chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)

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Procyon (star in the constellation Canis Minor); Alpha Canis Minoris

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carefully; closely; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length

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specialization; specialisation

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to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated

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to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)

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on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity

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waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away

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made-to-order (esp. clothing); custom-made; tailor-made; bespoke

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refusal; rejection; denial; veto

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unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy

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inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim

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haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing

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second year of junior high school; second-year junior high school student; behaving in a way characteristic of teenagers going through puberty, esp. by being overly self-conscious; (lit.) 2nd year of junior high sickness

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against; contrary to

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giving two or three light tugs (or pushes); (arch.) worrying about; (arch.) moping; (arch.) suddenly angry; (arch.) feeling a surge of anger

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comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...

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centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance

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well-balanced

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highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly

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reopening; resumption; restarting

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enshrinement (of a deity); residing (in a shrine or sacred place); sitting prominently (in a place); being plunked down; being planted (in a spot)

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(seat at) the head of the table; seat of honour (honor)

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home cooking

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flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)

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machine gun

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meandering; snaking; zigzagging

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uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan

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gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase

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