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one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)

1

fall of the curtain; last scene; end of act

1

to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten

1

oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin

4

surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed

1

opening performance; opening act; curtain raiser; minor performer; minor storyteller; subordinate part

1

core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel

1

to breathe in and breathe out

1

calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility

1

to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)

1

shout of joy; cry of pleasure; jubilant comments

1

more than expected

2

to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)

1

promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

1

in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

3

path; route; itinerary

1

interpenetration of spirit between the poet and nature in a haiku

2

date and time

2

betrayer

4

stay; sojourn

1

firm; strong; solid; stable

1

to cause harm (to)

1

Thailand

1

incorrect; wrong; incorrect interpretation (answer, solution)

1

(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)

3

to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain

1

Tang dynasty (of China; 618-907); T'ang dynasty; (arch.) China; (arch.) foreign country

3

number; amount

2

to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of

2

high explosive

1

fruit

3

local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

1

himself; he himself

2

surely; certainly

1

stimulating; exciting; provocative

1

pet dog

1

exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit

1

judgment; judgement; decision; verdict

1

survivor's pension or annuity

1

anti-

1

truth; real situation

3

one's subordinate

1

curacao

29

(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means

1

to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive

1

all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious

1

sense of urgency; feeling of high tension

2

truthfulness; credibility; sincerity; honesty; good faith

3

to kill

1

from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through

3