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caustic words

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to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset

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classical form of martial art

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incredible; extraordinary; exceptional; phenomenal

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to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind

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falling down; tumbling; reversing; inverting; getting upset

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to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly

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promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first

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to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into

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to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)

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great speed; extreme speed; swiftness

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measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion

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strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly

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to throw into

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carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)

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minimum; lowest; minimal; least

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admiration; wonder; astonishment

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to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)

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sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs

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small build; small stature; petite; small pattern

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body; physique; build; stature

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to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated

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to aim at

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torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream

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to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince

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manna; mana

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spontaneous discharge; accidental gun discharge

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middle-distance (races); intermediate-range (missile)

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in proportion to; just as much as

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disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position

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straight line; beeline

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assault; violent attack

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bedrock

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defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable

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to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront

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to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear

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rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning

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to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)

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to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)

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splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight

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to do as one likes

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indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation

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great mistake

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large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate

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wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer

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to slip through; to slip past; to evade

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interval; break; pause; spare moment

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to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch

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to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)

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fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely

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