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The Art of War (military text by Sun Tzu; ca. 5th century BCE)

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Gone with the Wind (1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell, film 1939)

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white; striped mullet fry (Mugil cephalus); (spoken) line (in a play, film, etc.); one's lines; white dragon tile; winning hand with a pung (or kong) of white dragon tiles; Belgium

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whale (Cetacea spp.)

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ponytail

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grizzled; (hair) streaked with grey (gray)

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the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes

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to be thirsty

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suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort

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rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework

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to tear off; to rip off

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morning sun

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suddenly (e.g. falling, weakening, etc.); sharply; with a jerk

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surely; certainly; without doubt

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to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with

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I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

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to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to

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to be complicated; to be elaborate; (arch.) to push in; (arch.) to be crowded

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cordless

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summer vacation; summer holiday

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winter vacation; winter holidays

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like that; so

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to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off

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gulpingly; in one gulp

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(short) rest; breather; break

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warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; person with a strong backbone; person that does incredible things; person of considerable talent

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chess

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fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely

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putting off; postponing

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to be; to come; to go

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ryokan; traditional Japanese inn

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(overnight) stay; lodging

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mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary

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guilty conscience; feelings of remorse

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serious look (on one's face); straight face

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wharf; quay; landing-stage; jetty

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house-cloth; dust cloth

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to wipe off; to wipe up

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to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect

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magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand

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laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet

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don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control

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telephone number; phone number

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older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella

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end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)

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main text; original text; this book; this volume

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series

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complete translation

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Eoin Colfer

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time travel

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