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blazing fastball

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catcher's mitt

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to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into

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at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)

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batter's box

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bat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)

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straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt

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indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted

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to the last; persistency; thoroughness

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second; number two; runner-up

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sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly

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to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for

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should not; must not

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to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look

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with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out

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Bible; bible (authoritative book in a particular sphere)

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a period (of time)

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inside; within

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fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)

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pyramid; monumental work; landmark achievement

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protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household

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bullying; teasing

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(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman

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plasma

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blasting

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aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary

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hero

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publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)

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medium; media

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magazine

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coupling; shipping; pairing of characters in a romantic relationship (in fan fiction, manga, etc.)

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thick; viscous; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky

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love triangle; eternal triangle

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supplementary biography; anecdote; side story; spin-off

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large text that appears in ads or brochures to catch the reader's attention (in copywriting)

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to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)

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conclusion; decision; end; settlement

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to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

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arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception; mixed reviews

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sub-; -ous (indicating a low oxidation state); -ite; Asia; Argentina; Arabia; America

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fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)

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(fictional) character; character; personality; persona

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proper noun

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being a fan of; being a supporter of; pushing for; one's favourite (member of an idol group, character in an anime, player in a team, etc.)

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may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

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trouble

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wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)

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recommendation; endorsement

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cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding

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to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)

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