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pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says

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I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said

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celestial fox; fox with supernatural powers (sometimes said to live in the heavens)

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relation; relationship

4

area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances

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taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair

3

death; rejection (of a manuscript, etc.); lacking; without

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trackless; reckless; dissipated

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after many twists and turns; after much trouble

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photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook

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to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

5

to begin to get dark; to begin to set (of the Sun)

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circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money

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intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view

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indeed; really; truly; very much

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introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)

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twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw

2

borrowing

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Mustelidae (family comprising the weasels)

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strongest

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caption; headline; legend; subtitles (on a film or TV show)

1

pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants

1

getting back to the subject at hand, ...; (but) to return to the main topic, ...; so much for digressions, ...

1

stickily; glutinously; persistently; insistently; tenaciously

1

to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to

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wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent

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business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...

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return; welcome home

3

business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed

1

another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very

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to spread salt (to spiritually purify)

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in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but

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to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

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to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by

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supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being

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childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate

2

last year

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to work together (in the same class, workplace, etc.); to be classmates; to sit side by side; (lit.) to put (one's) desks side by side

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study; pursuit of knowledge

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to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to

1

tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony

1

one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity

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(divine) punishment; curse; retribution

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to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)

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with a grin

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to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)

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cruel; hard-hearted; harsh; unkind

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escalation

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twenty years of age; youth; early age; tender age of ...

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seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand

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