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to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate

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(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption

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to make one's name well known; to gain much fame

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to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain

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to persuade someone to consent; to entreat repeatedly; to beg; to implore

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(act of) encouragement; stimulus; incentive

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conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over

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appetite (for food)

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to take a turn for the better (of an illness, patient, etc.); to begin to improve; to begin to recover; to convalesce

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to have in one's dreams

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hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently

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to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish

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easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply

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acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance

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various

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very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly

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charming; fascinating; attractive

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unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular

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skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough

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to frown; to squint

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agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning

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little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old

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to give a glance (at); to take one look at

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during

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older brother

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to give one's life (e.g. in battle); to devote one's life (e.g. to a cause)

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grim face

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to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

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guardian; custodian

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second

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(army) division

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western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)

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opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access

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intervening

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orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim

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magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view

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throat

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for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest

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epidemiology; the study of epidemics

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martial arts; military arts; Bushido

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to be peevish; to sulk; to pout

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all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly

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to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)

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past (exam) question collection

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to inform; to report

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completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)

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this summer; next summer; last summer

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limited; limiting; restrictive

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unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight

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(season of) winter

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