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ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe

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as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")

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culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)

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straight line

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to bind; to fasten; to tie up

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roof

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grass sickle

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to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)

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pennant on a boat showing wind direction; weather vane; round roof tile (for gables); remiges; flight feathers

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sickle; leading question; trick question; sickle-and-chain (weapon); spear with curved cross-blades; gooseneck tenon and mortise joint; (arch.) noisiness

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measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy

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to appear to regret (an outcome, etc.); to seem bitter

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fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)

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to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)

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stationery

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grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; onigiri

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pen

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favorite; favourite; habitually used

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sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)

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to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant

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way of speaking; intimation

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to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.

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to take the form (of); to assume a shape

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to become dim; to become blurred

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to step forward; to take a step forward

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giving something a try because one has nothing to lose

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turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)

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pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead

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storm; windstorm; gale

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colorless and transparent

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to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into

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colourless; colorless; achromatic; neutral (position); impartial

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attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)

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pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack

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gale; violent (strong) wind

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to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated

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obstacle; hurdle

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to scatter; to blow about; (arch.) to spread a rumor; (arch.) to talk around

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close adhesion; sticking firmly (to); relating closely (to); having relevance (to); contact printing

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to redeem (from sin); to save

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to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush

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thick; bulky; massive; heavy

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blackout curtain; light-blocking curtain

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ground glass; frosted glass

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to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into

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with a slamming noise (e.g. door, telephone receiver); with a banging noise; with a clash; with a clank; with a bang

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third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person

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invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass

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to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid

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to experience

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