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to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)

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unworthy; unbecoming; improper

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to hurl abuse (at); to use abusive language

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brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited

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outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer

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envy

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elder sister; effeminate man

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gossip; idle talk; chat

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side job; sideline; subsidiary business

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to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in

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to concentrate; to devote; to apply; to strain; to rack

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(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director

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in a day; in a brief space of time

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close; intimate; on good terms

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it seems that; as if

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annoying; provoking

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merchant; store; shop; merchant house; merchant family

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three sons; third son

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bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me

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versatile; multi-talented

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to be too numerous; to be too much

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like that; so

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jack of all trades, master of none

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gallant; dashing; jaunty

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to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return

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bitterness; bitter taste

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to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious

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throat; singing voice

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to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)

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alcohol; (alcohol-based) hand sanitizer

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to drink up; to drain (cup)

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to begin to walk; to set out

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to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity

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in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones

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after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means

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fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth

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no!; no no!; no, not at all

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political situation

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when; at what point

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(female) beauty; beautiful woman

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to attract attention; to come into the limelight

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calm; composed; self-possessed; firm

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to walk; to move forward; to make progress

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to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high

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shame; embarrassment; disgrace

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failure; mistake; blunder

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to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent

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to take a breath; to take a short rest

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as expected (positive events); as hoped for

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seeming happy

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