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(flash of) lightning

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to strike (someone) down; to knock down; to thrash; to place firmly

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to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed

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attendant; valet; servant; follower

5

to go mad

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to order; to command; to appoint

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to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off

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to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with

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site; plot; lot; grounds

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high official

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lodging (house); accommodation; hotel; housing (for government employees)

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welcoming honored guests (esp. from overseas)

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facility; facilities; institution; home (for the elderly, orphans, etc.)

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dignity; grace; nobility; grade; quality; fineness

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main gate; main entrance

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mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence

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coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing

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hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate

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office (e.g. the Oval Office)

2

to arrange one's hair; to tidy up one's hair

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flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily

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even though it is not; despite not

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lately; recently; these days

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(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area

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to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of

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knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)

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reception hall (esp. for visiting state dignitaries); guest house; State Guest House (esp. Akasaka palace, also guest house in Kyoto)

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with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply

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blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)

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intruder; invader; trespasser; raider

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search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.

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rapid succession (e.g. questions)

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torture

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to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces

3

high alert; a state of high alert; on alert

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ill-bred; vulgar; boorish

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(written) report

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neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity

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class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate

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to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue

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brush tip; first on a list; head; chief

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private

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behaviour; behavior; conduct

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to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures

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residence; mansion

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crime; criminal act; offence; offense

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several day period

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substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice

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to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive

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notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding

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