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purpose; utility; objective; way to use something

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to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use

5

way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment

1

different opinion; objection

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to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give

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to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)

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choices; alternatives; options

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another time; some other time

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and then; in addition to that; also; even so

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to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size

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to attract attention; to come into the limelight

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to look around; to tour

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introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)

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to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still

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to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch

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contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...

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falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses

5

distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion

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reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight

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to point at

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to stare in wonder; to be amazed

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interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)

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knowledge; information

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original story (as opposed to a sequel, spin-off, etc.); main story; this volume; the movie (as opposed to the trailers; at a movie theater); feature film (main item in a cinema program); movie based on a TV series

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something thrown in (with a purchase); something extra; (giving a) discount; price reduction; addition; embellishment (e.g. to a story)

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standalone book (i.e. not part of an anthology, series, etc.); (book published as a) single volume; tankōbon; individual volume of a manga series

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original (written) work (i.e. a new novel, play, music, etc.); newly written work; specially written work; writing (a new work) specially (for a publication, film, exhibition, etc.)

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short story; short film; short poem

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to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)

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willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord

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to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about

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to go to see; to visit

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restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget

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indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly

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if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...

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someone who is in their element; (lit.) fish that has found water

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in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically

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pointing out; identification

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to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up

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quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)

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somehow; somewhat; seemingly

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glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling

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fantasy

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breaking off an engagement

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to increase; to multiply

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righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way

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stacking flat and face up (magazines, books, etc.)

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to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain

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lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend

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announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known

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