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be (that) as it may; having said that

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to be started; to begin (of a battle, contest, campaign, etc.)

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in very small pieces

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going through great pains in vain

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definite; final; decisive; conclusive

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what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!

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to mimic; to imitate

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various types

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imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-

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from the start; from the beginning; from the outset

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exception; exclusion

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any one; any; whichever

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to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)

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both shoulders

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to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by

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massage; rub; squeezing

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flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely

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to sniff; to smell

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checkmate

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to settle; to finish; to bring to an end

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exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish

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founder; originator; pioneer

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one's principles and position

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character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)

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to agree

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with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word

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there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over

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mood; atmosphere; mood

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completely; thoroughly; decisively; unsparingly; beyond recognition; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part

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heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained

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silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction

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to ooze (out); to seep

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before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing

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being too late; losing one's final chance

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just one person; only one

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please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake

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My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely

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expressive power; inventiveness; creative power

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talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful

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whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard

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to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after

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even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still

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verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words

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to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)

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tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)

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index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe

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to lay bare; to expose; to reveal

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basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)

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immature; childish

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(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest

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