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philosopher

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any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...

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China; Chūgoku region (western part of Honshu comprising the prefectures of Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tottori and Shimane); central part of a country; main region; province of the second lowest rank (ritsuryō system)

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fable; allegory

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September; ninth month of the lunar calendar

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iron maiden (torture device)

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green (esp. of trees, rocks, etc.)

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one win; one victory

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loss; defeat; counter for losses

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to have more losses than wins; to trail an opponent (e.g. by two games); to be behind (in wins); to have a losing record

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to knock (someone) off their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel

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to charm; to bewitch; to enchant; to captivate; to fascinate

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win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins

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to fall into ruin; to become dilapidated; to become run-down; to become desolate; to be badly neglected

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bow hand; left hand; left side; one's left

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black lacquer; black-lacquered object; jet black

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height of prosperity

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to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important

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to be reflected (in); to be mirrored (in); to impress (a person)

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25; twenty five

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to win; to gain victory

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to be doing; to be in the process of doing

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contest of strength; trial of strength

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death by drowning

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path to Hades; passage leading to the underworld; Hades; hell; underworld

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if so; in that case; then

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counter for birds or rabbits

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to be scared (of); to be frightened (by); to be intimidated (by)

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the farthest ends; the furthest ends

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craft; cunning

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(in) secrecy; behind closed doors

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self-interest; selfish desire

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very near

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clown

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tag; label; game of tag; tag-team match; working together as a team

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reinforcements; reserve troops; rear guard; attacking from the rear; pincer movement from the back

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to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)

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even ... (e.g. "even a genius")

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lateral direction; horizontal direction; transverse direction; landscape orientation

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jumping sideways; flying sideways; running hurriedly (with one's body bent forward)

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returning alive; surviving; reaching the home plate

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limbo

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as always; as ever; though it's always the case

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joke; jest; banter

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weirdly beautiful

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with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word

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shape decomposition; gestaltzerfall

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kalpa (eon, aeon); ko; position that allows for eternal capture and recapture of the same stones

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to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)

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becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed

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