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even in the worst case; no matter how bad things get; whatever happens; under any circumstances

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oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism

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vacant post; vacancy; post in name only

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standing close together in a disorderly way (of buildings, etc.); standing side by side; standing (for election) in (excessively) large numbers; (too many candidates) competing with each other

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branch (of a river); tributary; branch; offshoot; something not mainstream

2

abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir); smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)

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puppet; marionette; puppet (person, organization, government, etc.); figurehead; (arch.) prostitute

6

usurpation

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for one thing ...

2

dusk; twilight

1

suppression (of a rebellion, civil war, etc.); restoration of law and order; subjugation; conquering

2

to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate

4

puppet; marionette

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(public) peace; stability; tranquility; tranquillity

3

holding one's ground; defending local authority

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to twist someone's arm and throw them to the ground; to hold (someone) down by twisting their arm; to wrestle (someone) to the floor; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender

6

allegiance; obedience; submission

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formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding

6

in-law; relative by marriage

3

rule; reign; government; governing

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descendant; progeny; offspring

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layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular

2

last years; closing years; last days; closing days; end; last stage

2

sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface

3

luminous point

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eloquence; fluency (of speech)

1

vista; background; perspective; distant view

1

being somewhat excited (agitated)

4

repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row

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hearth; fireplace; furnace; kiln; young girl; childlike young woman

3

hammer; mallet; sledgehammer; gavel

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mineral resources

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usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant

2

settlement; permanent residency

1

to exercise one's authority (over); to influence; to glare (at); to scowl; to glower

2

important place; strategic point; critical location

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like...; similar to...; is like...; is similar to...

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seemingly good; (of) good appearance; looking good

1

ceremonial weapon; ceremony

1

ardent; passionate; vehement

1

opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items

6

to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck

3

student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)

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to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after

2

failing to live up to one's name; being beaten by one's name

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class

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cast iron

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forte; strong point

3

to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate

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boasting of one's hometown

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