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taking a cut (of someone else's money); taking a rake-off; pocketing a kickback; skimming (a percentage of the profits, proceeds, etc.)

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to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)

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rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations

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warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)

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regards; best wishes

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power map; power structure; power relationships

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in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case

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cruel; hard-hearted; harsh; unkind

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sticky; gummy; gooey; tenacious; persistent; dogged

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unreasonable demand

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to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)

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wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue

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possible; conceivable; likely; probable

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on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully

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to like; to prefer; to be pleased by

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to the core; to the bone; (lit.) to the marrow

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injury; harm; evil influence; damage

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to brave a danger; to take a risk

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

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physical condition; state of health; shape

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fit; attack; spasm; ictus; paroxysm; seizure

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stability; steadiness; consistency; stable

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temporary residence

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tonight; this evening

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fourteen; 14

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I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)

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changing clothes; change of clothes

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to rove; to prowl; to go cruising

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to that extent; to that degree; so much; so

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throne

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to empty; to vacate; to evacuate

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class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate

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survival rate

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measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement

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pace

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if one is unlucky; if one is careless

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newcomer; initiate; rookie

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restive horse; runaway horse; out of control horse

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acting arbitrarily on one's own authority; acting arbitrarily without consultation

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one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point

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double-edged sword

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to manage skillfully; to manoeuvre (e.g. car, horse); to maneuver

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rest; relaxation; recreation; recuperation; convalescence

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previously; already; for some time; for quite a while

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daily (living) necessities; necessities; essentials for life

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to buy (a set of items)

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rented house; house for rent

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new building; new construction

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construction work

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former residence

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