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one's best form

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(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front

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forced; compulsory

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construction; framework; erection; assembly; organization; organisation

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applying (e.g. a technology); adoption

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face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect

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-ist; -er

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to exchange gunfire; to exchange shots

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sharp; keen; acute

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to allow; to enable; to make possible; to make feasible; to permit

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explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid

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four people

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capacity; volume

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worm; insect

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impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky

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horse; horse racing; promoted bishop

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deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid

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wrinkle; crease; ripple

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taste; liking; preference

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causing pain; sadism

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defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)

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hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done

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friend

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anything and everything; all sorts of things; by all means

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refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly

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cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool

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calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind

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fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence

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to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete

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large sword; long sword

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suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly

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nape of the neck

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to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)

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body; physique; build; stature

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to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

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bare earth; ground

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dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit

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then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case

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as (somebody) says

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great joy

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cry (esp. animal); roar; chirp; tweet; bark; whine

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bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy

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place; room; margin; scope

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to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on

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a certain ...; some ...

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reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out

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(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it

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(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain

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exactly the same; exactly as is; without any change

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process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction

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