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to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)

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mantle; cloak; manteau

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to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind

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to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)

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(fictional) character; character; personality; persona

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ranking table (e.g. sports league)

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check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out

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to check; to compare

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to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in

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intrusion; bursting into; barging into; breaking into; forcing one's way into

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clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)

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acquaintance

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computer game; PC game

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correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with

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to amuse oneself; to make merry

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(suffering a) decisive defeat; rout; thrashing; losing big

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outward appearance; looks

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start of a match; beginning of a game; kickoff

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dash

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edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)

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danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

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retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)

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speed

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fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...

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cheating

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work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out

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person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute

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side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case

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intention; aim; design

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unfair practices; wrongdoing; malpractice; cheating; foul play

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nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp

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to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)

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in the meanwhile; during the time

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liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing

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rush (of people or activity); rush (sudden forward motion); rush hour; rushes; dailies

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to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)

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tornado; whirlwind; waterspout; twister

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wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!

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(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly

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conclusion; decision; end; settlement

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ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot

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facing upward

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to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around

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victory; triumph; win; conquest; success

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appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing

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one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing

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boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. of a debate); excitement; soaring (of prices); shooting up

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telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone

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participation; joining; entry

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development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)

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