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(doing) as one is told

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elderly housekeeper; elderly maid; wet nurse; nanny

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level of comfort (of objects you sit on)

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wide difference; a world of difference

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to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply

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perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory

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back (of a chair)

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with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly

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to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high

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to relax; to make oneself comfortable

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parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering

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equipment; provision

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special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke

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little by little; bit by bit; sparingly

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gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy

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severe; fierce; stern

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to sulk; to pout

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who the heck; just who

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origin; source; exit; point of departure; time to take action

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investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey

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vulgar; crude; tacky

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we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual

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to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten

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physical strength

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meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one

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power; authority; influence

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official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open

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sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages

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to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)

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a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly

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with eyes half-closed

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to get goosebumps

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statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal

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to be satisfied

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spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering

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reproachful; hateful; bitter

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mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with

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condensation; formation of dew

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index finger; forefinger; second toe

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to stiffen; to become stiff

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back of the hand

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middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe

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snail; cochlea

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to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread

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nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp

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vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)

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words of praise; eulogy; compliment

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end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all

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ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice

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uh-huh; sniff-sniff

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