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to cut into (a conversation); to interject

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shift the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); pass the buck

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to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear

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to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved

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spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)

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to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell

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scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer

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cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct

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around the world; throughout the world

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caustic words

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repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring

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to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk

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irrational (line of) argument

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consequently; as a result

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how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how

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mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi

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to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)

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coagulation; freezing; solidification

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at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current

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to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying

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to crush (with the weight of misfortune)

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to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch

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to giggle

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poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable

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point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack

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reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense

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rush; charge

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spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off

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to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten

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arm; skill; efforts; ability

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to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master

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generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual

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to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)

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linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple

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to see everything; to see all; to abandon; to give up; to sell at a loss; to sell off

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to take candy from a baby; to accomplish something with ease; (lit.) to twist a baby's arm

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water outlet; tap; faucet

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to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)

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weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset

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to gape; to open one's mouth wide

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far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry

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to narrow (e.g. eyes)

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great laughter; burst of laughter

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same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category

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to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)

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masterpiece; best work; amusing blunder; funny mistake; boner

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particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest

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Oh well; yeah; good; OK

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congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!

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to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)

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