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in the end; on top of that

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to become widely known; to become well-known; to spread (of a rumor, reputation, etc.)

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to cut into (a conversation); to interject

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(something) so small; so little; trifling

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to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)

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armed might; military power; the sword; force

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to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent

3

spreading around (news, etc.); talking about widely; noising about; circulating

2

groundwork; (lit.) laying the foundation

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to lure; to invite out

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sly; cunning; crafty

2

negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness

5

(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion

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to drag in; to pull in

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companion; follower; attendant; retinue

3

vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit

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unexpected result; upset; surprise

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to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable

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three times; thrice; third (interval)

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nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable

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threat; menace

2

way; method; means

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muffled voice

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honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank

2

total blockage; complete shutdown; stopping completely; shutout

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possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control

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to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply

3

to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate

3

in a sense; in some way; to an extent

2

promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule

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remarkably; noticeably

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something like ...; something called ...

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inheritance from a parent (property, trait, physique, etc.)

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slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed

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to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)

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unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette

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thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...

3

great storm; very severe weather; upset; surprise result; agitation; upheaval

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line; stripe; line (e.g. telephone line); wire; ray (e.g. X-ray); beam; line (e.g. of a railroad)

3

progress; pace; carriage; step; stage

2

school (of painting, ikebana, etc.)

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to entrust (someone) with; to pin one's hopes on (someone's future); to have great expectations for; to have (someone) deliver (a letter, etc.); to leave (a message); to send word

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peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic

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probable; likely

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(apportioning) in small amounts

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longest; oldest

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consideration; taking into account

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to be generally accepted; to be acknowledged by oneself and others

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to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)

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seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up

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