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long (esp. of photographic film); lengthy

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electric current

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to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve

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to explain away (a mistake, failure, etc.); to make excuses for; to gloss over; to talk one's way out of

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stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy

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to exhaust one's vocabulary (in trying to persuade somebody or explain something, etc.); to run out of words; to be verbose; to cajole; to talk someone's head off

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bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely

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person who enlivens an atmosphere; person who lifts the mood of others; person who inspires a team; life of the party

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blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity

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to try all possible means

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all; everything

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small stream; brooklet; murmuring (as of a stream)

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to cajole; to deceive; to seduce

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scam; con trick; con-man; fraudster; flirt; player

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makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament

2

beginning of next week (usu. Monday); early next week

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Monday

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tips of one's hair; hair ends

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not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)

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comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy

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fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full

1

to boost; to force up; to push up

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nail; fingernail

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courtyard; quadrangle; middle court

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territory

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because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...

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assorted sandwiches

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egg sandwich

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juicy (i.e. having lots of juice or liquid); Okinawan rice gruel meal

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with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily

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food texture; mouthfeel

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rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot

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allocation; assignment; allotment

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polished rice; (uncooked) white rice

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different suitabilities; being cut out for certain things (and not for others)

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construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation

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inarticulate; clumsy with words; poor at speaking

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cherry tomato

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to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive

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to pay attention; to be watchful

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charisma

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personality; style; appearance

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basically; fundamentally

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expressing emotion; drawing facial expressions

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to take (be in) charge of

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spite; resentment

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root; basis; foundation

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bribe; sweetener; douceur

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younger sister

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feeling of transparency; sense of translucence

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