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to speak frankly; to put things bluntly

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the way back; the way home; return trip

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to ambush

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coming out (disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity); revealing (e.g. something embarrassing); disclosure; announcement

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to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return

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to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully

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the Rooster (tenth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Cock; hour of the Rooster (around 6pm, 5-7pm, or 6-8pm); west; eight month of the lunar calendar

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the Snake (sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Serpent; hour of the Snake (around 10am, 9-11am, or 10am-12 noon); south-southeast; fourth month of the lunar calendar

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the Dog (eleventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dog (around 8pm, 7-9pm, or 8-10pm); west-northwest; ninth month of the lunar calendar

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kanji; Chinese character

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the Monkey (ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Monkey (around 4pm, 3-5pm, or 4-6pm); west-southwest; 7th month of the lunar calendar

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to go to see; to visit

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to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded

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how about ...?; what about ...?; I wonder; I don't know

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to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one

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dirty work; unpleasant task

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to spit out; to eject; to dump

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bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh

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estrangement; alienation; sowing discord; driving a wedge

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handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring

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successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; completely; thoroughly

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confrontation; opposition; antagonism

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desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application

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surmise (about someone's feelings); guess; conjecture; (showing) deference (to); consideration (of someone's wishes); servility

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to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for

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completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened

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(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit

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powerful; strong

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pipe; tube; (tobacco) pipe; cigarette holder; go-between; intermediary

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through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of

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(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means

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with a clank

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key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue

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noisily (esp. the noise of heavy feet)

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to storm in with a yell

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idea; thought; discretion; forgiveness; pardon

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not only

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to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)

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at once; immediately; right now

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to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped

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Bhisho

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wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel

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house-cloth; dust cloth

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to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about

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battle; game; bout

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to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together

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spoiling (e.g. a plot); revealing (e.g. a trick); giving it away

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to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)

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on and after; from ... onward; since

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good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory

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