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bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely

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to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)

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several days later

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next time (occasion)

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there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

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as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible

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to do wholeheartedly; to put one's heart into something

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leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; cannabis

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soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light

2

green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)

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veins of a leaf

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muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line

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elasticity; flexibility

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to put one's strength into

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to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse

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indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)

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thickness; profundity; depth

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pond

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sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)

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leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle

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the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there

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water's surface

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aquatic; on the water

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in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)

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the same kind

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pattern; design

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abandoning (hope, plans); giving up

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to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far

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to hesitate; to think twice; to flinch; to get cold feet

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to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on

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to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve

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operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing

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tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability

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to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to

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diversity; variety

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newt (esp. the Japanese fire belly newt, Cynops pyrrhogaster)

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aquatic (life); living in the water

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aquatic (life); living in the water

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to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

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in; at; for

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superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance

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to shut out one's opponents; to stop the other side from scoring

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fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge

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gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK

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pipe; tube

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to lose consciousness

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to hang one's head; to droop one's head

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to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)

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bottom; buttocks

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cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga

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