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conspiracy; collusion

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tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation

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succession of victories

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(with) great vigour (from the way splitting bamboo goes all down the stick); irresistible force

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match (to light fire with)

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funny; amusing

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most suitable; optimum; optimal; best

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replenishment; supplementation; supplement; replacement; refilling

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best; ideal; perfect

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before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill

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gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse

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to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

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to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of

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rear guard

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in all

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admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled

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to rack one's brain

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intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem

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to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

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palm heel; heel of the palm

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twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw

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eight; 8

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spiral; helix; screw

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fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement

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closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling

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to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart

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doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary

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this area; around here

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to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)

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may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

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isolation; being alone; being friendless

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to laugh (something) off; to dismiss with a laugh; to pooh-pooh

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servant; valet; menial

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scattering; diffusion; spread (e.g. signal across the spectrum)

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magma

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to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)

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first-class goods

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family lineage

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quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to

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inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

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cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal

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black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence

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to crack down on (e.g. crime, corruption); to deal a crushing blow to; to bring down the hammer on

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being ...

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just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street

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maid; handmaid

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extremely; terrifically; super

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foolish thing; stupid thing; absurdity

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prize; trophy

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nod; inclination of the head

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