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killing two birds with one stone

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to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for

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stabbing through; plunging into; sticking right into; sinking into (mud, water, etc.)

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turning point

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composed courage; calm courage

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good opportunity; chance

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invulnerability; immortality; insensibility to pain

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bull; ox; steer

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to grow restive; to begin to act violently

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prospects of victory; chances of success

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brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)

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victory song; victory

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to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to put up (with something); (lit.) to clench one's teeth

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quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt

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to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts

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prawn; shrimp; lobster

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lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating

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to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about

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both arms

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to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds

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lump of meat; piece of flesh; human body

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neck; throat; vital part; weak point

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mine (ours) for the taking; something under one's full control

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(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene

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loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback

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only because ...; definitely not; certainly not; if actually

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immense physical strength

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to resist; to defy

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being on the ropes; losing ground

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exit and entrance

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to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in

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style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing

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splash; plop

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boiling water

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full of; brimming with

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great success; huge success

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to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to pay (fees, taxes, etc.)

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peerless; unequalled; unequaled

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to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous

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each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of

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rice porridge made by simmering cooked rice in a seasoned broth, often containing vegetables, fish, etc. (usu. made from leftovers)

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mild (climate); temperate; gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild

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abrupt; sudden

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confused fight; brawl; melee; scuffle; free-for-all

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I; me; oneself; (arch.) you

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clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor

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to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)

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fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence

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splash; plop

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konnyaku (Amorphophallus konjac); konjac; devil's tongue; konnyaku jelly; konjac jelly; devil's tongue jelly

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