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let's see what you've got; show me what you've got

2

to begin to speak

2

to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)

1

bull's-eye; the mark

3

large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part

4

to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide

2

grave; solemn; stern; authoritative; hard (e.g. fact)

6

trivial; trifling; insignificant; stupid; nonsensical; absurd

1

to blank out; to panic

2

to ignore; to overlook

4

to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised

1

with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply

6

to half-rise to one's feet

1

rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over (something); pondering

9

to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet

6

signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking

3

to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to retort; to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel

1

stir; commotion; noise

1

spread; extension; influence; aftereffect; ripple

1

while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily

5

reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense

9

honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix

5

wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent

2

to be born; to come into this world

1

colourless; colorless; achromatic; neutral (position); impartial

1

to think thoroughly

6

to aspire to; to aim for; (arch.) to give a gift (as a token of gratitude, goodwill, etc.); (arch.) to perform a memorial service

4

support

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exiting a room

4

hindsight-based opinion

2

bitter (taste); bitter (type of beer)

1

bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible

5

study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science

2

to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart

2

no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt

7

face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members

10

adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversity

1

to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart

1

well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!

6

efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services

4

hearsay; hearing secondhand; hearing through the grapevine

1

very deeply

6

someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)

1

overconfident; presumptuous

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egoistic; self-centered; selfish

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next term

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candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)

2

bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre

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to insert; to put in; to come in (of light); to shine in; to have a griping pain (in the stomach, chest, etc.)

4

(so marvelous or horrible that it may be) the first and probably the last

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