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unprecedented; record-breaking

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much-discussed work (book, film, etc.)

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point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise

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endgame; final stage

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dark

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enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby

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(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)

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one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)

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reporter; journalist

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to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense

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hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle

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to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)

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(a) few; some; several

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nine; 9

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comparatively; quite; rather; rate; ratio; percentage

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distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion

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to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil

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the end

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row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows

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to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up

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to make an appearance; to show up

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terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)

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to that extent; to that degree; so much; so

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stir; commotion; noise

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official in charge; person in charge

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assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds

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photographer; cameraman; camera operator; cinematographer

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body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop

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in a row; in a line

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assistant

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apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal

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autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication

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as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")

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felt-tip pen

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to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)

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(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around

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express home delivery service; express home delivery parcel (box, etc.)

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attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat

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easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all

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smoothly; easily; readily

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at times; occasionally

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bold; daring; audacious

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end; close; finish; termination

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mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on

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long ago; previous; of a former age

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entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image

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improvisation; improvised; impromptu; extempore

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upper grades of primary school (sixth, fifth, and sometimes fourth grades)

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to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by

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practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout

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