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footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)

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to deduct; to take away; to make allowances (for something); to bear (something) in mind; to ebb and flow

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gunfighter (esp. in the American Old West); gunslinger; gunman

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fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages

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elementary; basic; rudimentary

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opening; gap; dried and opened fish; extension

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to tear off; to pluck off; to take forcibly

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winged

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embroidery; sewing

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fluent; smooth; flowing

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war situation; progress of a battle

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to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)

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rupture; break; fracture

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allophone; strange noise

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right side; right-hand side

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left side; left-hand side

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back-to-back; facing in opposite directions; two sides of the same coin; inextricably linked (esp. with something dangerous or undesirable); on bad terms; at odds

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(great mental) resources; quick brain; resourcefulness; good wits

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to raid; to storm; to launch an attack (on); to mount an assault (on)

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to extend; to expand; to spread out

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pie; tart; palmier (pastry)

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cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery

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file; rasp

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gait; manner of walking; footwork (e.g. in sport); characteristic way of moving, keeping the center of gravity low (centre)

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verbalization; putting into words

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the (four) limbs; arms and legs

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drawing a sword; drawn sword

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physical disorder; incongruity; incompatibility; inconsistency

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to wrinkle; to crinkle; to shrivel

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to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate

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bad condition; poor condition; disorder; failure; rupture; breakdown (e.g. of negotiations)

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health problem; poor physical health; bad shape; feeling unwell

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to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward

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linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple

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cunning (acquired with age); astute; crafty; sly; wily

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two groups; two bands

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to mix; to stir; to blend

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to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted

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to shake one's head (in denial)

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ripeness; mellowness; maturity

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rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission

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if necessary

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hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark

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to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in

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gasping for breath; puffing and panting; wheezing

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purple; violet

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rubber ball

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biting louse (any louse of order Mallophaga); small winged insect (esp. a flying ant or termite)

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so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore

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swelling; edema; oedema; dropsy

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