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what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak

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degeneration; decadence; deterioration; laxness; corruption

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culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)

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unaffected and sincere, with fortitude and vigor (vigour)

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was

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pure-bred (usu. animal); pure-blooded; thoroughbred

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law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement

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one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary

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various; varied; diverse; all sorts of

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to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set

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nice; likeable; desirable

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gentle; mild-mannered

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slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.

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knowing only too well; being fully aware of

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posture; stance

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to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate

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to pretend

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to hold one's tongue; to shut up

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at once; immediately; without delay; promptly

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necessity; inevitability

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relative

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paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement

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to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)

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to fix upon (one-sidedly); to (ignore somebody's position and) arbitrarily decide something is the case; to scold; to take (a person) to task

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force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum

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to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat

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deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely

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misunderstanding

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candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination

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(social) position; status

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age; years

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together; jointly; at the same time; with; both

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no objection; nothing to criticize (criticise)

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exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly

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first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

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if not; otherwise; or else

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to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx

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(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season

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to make narrow

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words; expression

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to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet

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and (also); both ... and; as well as

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indictment; prosecution; complaint

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the third

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just like

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fire calamity

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ancient city; former capital

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curse; spell; malediction

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abrupt; sudden

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unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual

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