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somehow or other; for some reason or another

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habitual; customary

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basis for decision; evidence for judging

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to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale

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peeler (kitchen utensil); barker

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drill bit; drill; drill (practice); drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus)

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to make one's rounds; to patrol

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in advance; beforehand; previously

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fundamental knowledge

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rating; classification; grading

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around ...; or so

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cards in one's hand; one's hand

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postcard

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to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite

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search

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anecdote

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mock exam; practice exam; practice test

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Olympic athlete

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saint; holy woman

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purse snatching; handbag snatching; purse snatcher; handbag snatcher

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entirely; completely; all; nothing but

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hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious

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works (of art, etc.) on display

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indiscriminately; recklessly

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parking area for bicycles

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saddle

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to refuse to compromise (on quality, etc.); to be fastidious about doing things the right way through to the end

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lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period

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(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge

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regular customer; valued client

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eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine

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to go crazy; to go off one's head

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scene of the crime (offense, offence)

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interference; obstruction; sabotage

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hostile nature; inimical character

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factor; factor; divisor

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theft; stealing; larceny

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to be ready and waiting for; to be on the alert for

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the same as always; day after day

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rock

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theft; stealing; larceny

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variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; 300 tsubo (991.74 meters square, 0.24506 acres); six ken (10.91 m)

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near-miss; just missing (each other)

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sting operation; undercover investigation

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spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino; spaghetti aglio e olio; spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and dried red chili flakes; capsicum; chili pepper; cayenne

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insertion; inlaying; immersion

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purity; innocence

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comb

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dressing up

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resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants

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