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to go on the defensive; to play it safe

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to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)

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to be indicated as the winner of a bout by the raising of the referee's fan; to be declared the winner

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fall; decrease; knocking down; flooring; being out of action (due to illness, exhaustion, etc.); being down (e.g. with a cold); going down (of a computer system, server, etc.)

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verge of death; dying moments

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to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

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injured soldier

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shamelessly; brazenly

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habitual criminal; recidivist; recidivism; habitual criminal activity

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in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs

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decapitated head of an enemy

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comeback; recovery; restoration; rally

3

to give up on; to turn one's back on; to abandon; to forsake; to desert; to leave

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to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)

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to conceive; to become pregnant; to get filled with (e.g. sails filled with wind); to be swollen with; to contain (a contradiction, danger, etc.); to carry (a problem, consequences, etc.)

3

strict crackdown on and elimination of misconduct; strict enforcement of discipline

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hyena

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the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes

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spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread

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to run down (stairs, etc.)

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to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall

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suicide corps

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to be worn down; to wear away; to wear out; to dwindle; to be reduced

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cunning man; crook

2

calling (someone a thief, coward, etc.); branding (as); denouncing

2

enemy forces

2

simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie

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central; main; just (done); counter for consecutive losses

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to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo

2

wounded; injured

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step by step; by degrees

3

to bend many times; to turn and twist; to zigzag

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again; once more; a second time

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being declared the winner of a bout

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feeling of satisfaction

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to lower the curtain (at the end of a play); to come to an end; to finish

2

rising rapidly (e.g. prices, popularity); soaring; skyrocketing; going through the roof

1

conquest; subjugation; overcoming; chastisement; punishment; punitive expedition

1

opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail

1

central pillar (of a building); mainstay (e.g. of an economy); backbone (e.g. of a family); provider

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winning a war; victory

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to intend; to be sure that

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to go on reading

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frown; scowl; grimace

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reign; being on the throne

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to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed

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to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries

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one school; one sect; one denomination; one party; one faction; one group

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complete devotion; body and soul; one's best

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to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point

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