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one's cherished opinion; pet theory

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development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)

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macaron (meringue-based sandwich cookie); French macaroon

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poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite

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in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh

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to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

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nap; doze

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tonight; this evening

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course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy

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welcome party

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

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sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)

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confections; sweets; candy; cake

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enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby

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chuckle; giggle

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to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire

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pochette; pouch (usu. hung from the shoulder by a long cord)

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blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe

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flickering; blinking

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number; series of digits

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number-withheld phone calls

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public telephone; pay phone

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to hold one's tongue; to shut up

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to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)

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voluntary; optional; free; elective

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trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family

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sign of life; human presence; humanity; humaneness

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(audio) recording

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function; facility; faculty; feature

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to underrate; to make light of

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Internet

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writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)

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to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread

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location information (as used by location-based services, e.g. GPS position)

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blanket

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volatility

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sleeping pill; sleep medication

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dissemination; scattering; sprinkling; spraying

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teaspoon

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to be common

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capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper

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plant; vegetation

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seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause

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to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of

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sleepiness; drowsiness; the sandman; Morpheus

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to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject

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military

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value; worth; merit

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clothes

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something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)

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