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to manage something successfully; to be successful

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modern; lug arm tips (on glasses); temple tips

1

classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics

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key; mode (in gagaku); time; tempo; meter (of a poem); metre; style

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projection (of a shadow); casting (a reflection); (geometric) projection; reflection (of feelings, experiences, etc.); projection

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making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance

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small-format paperback book; pocket paperback

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to lose sight of; to miss

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to become ...-ish; to appear like ...; to have a touch of ...; to become stained with ...; to become steeped with ...; to become smeared with ...

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century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time

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don't you think?; indicates question

3

open secret

6

spy; secret agent; spying

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to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience

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incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person

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himself; he himself

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high efficiency; high performance

4

secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent

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clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)

3

absolute best; very finest; top-class; first-rate; elite

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(not) readily; (not) easily; (not) right away; (not) simply; (not) without difficulty

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primitive; original

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useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle

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to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

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black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator

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to hold fast; to protect to the end

1

to be ruined; to fail; to undergo a break-up; to go bankrupt

1

sanctions; punishment

6

where to?; whither?

1

to lower; to be lowered

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distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process

1

to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

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to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject

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arrangement; preparations; search (by police)

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actually; really

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(on the) street

2

large screen (TV, film, etc.)

1

frequent; incessant

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arrest; apprehension; capture

2

citizen (of a country); citizenry; citizen (of a city); resident; bourgeoisie; middle class

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prediction; estimation

5

disguise; masquerade

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hair style; coiffure; hairdo

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toilet articles; makeup kit

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(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point

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to crosshatch

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trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; trivial (e.g. scheme); transparent; trifling (e.g. matter)

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effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)

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apathetic; indifferent; nonchalant; callous

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feeling; sense; impression

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