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curiosity; inquisitiveness

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uncontainable; irrepressible; uncontrollable

2

then; if so; if

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half

4

beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions

2

couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)

1

misunderstanding

5

general; popular; common; typical

2

to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart

7

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not

2

roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)

1

expression; phraseology

1

scoop

1

to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)

2

memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad

3

pen

2

to answer a question

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special skill

2

harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid

1

to arrange beforehand to tell the same story; to get the stories straight

1

to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach

1

jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)

2

finger; toe; digit

1

to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic

1

formidable enemy

4

skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious

2

type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing

2

to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of

2

crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against

2

thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...

2

devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)

3

chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory

1

to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)

1

any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand

1

model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)

3

that sort of; like that

4

openly; squarely; directly; to a person's face

1

one clap; one beat; one mora (taken as a unit of time)

2

won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you

4

cooperation; collaboration

1

in line with this; therefore

1

comment

2

enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby

1

lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit

1

to say goodbye; to bid farewell

1

to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with

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positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive

2

to talk; to chat; to chatter

1

to be thirsty

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handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate

1