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Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits

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to prohibit

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needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry

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gun; pistol; tiddlywinks; marbles; repellence

2

uncharted territory; unknown waters; unfamiliar terrain

1

guitar solo

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player (of music, instrument, etc.)

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acoustic guitar

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electricity; electric guitar

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sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment

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boys and girls

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to make an error

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to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag

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entrance examination

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fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas

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passage (of people, traffic); passing; common usage

2

to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done

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to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal

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on hand; readily available

2

nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing

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seasoning; flavour; flavor

7

combination; arrangement; distribution; marrying off

1

direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.); initiation

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mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking

1

pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)

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subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient

1

narrow-minded; small-minded; close-minded; intolerant

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foul-smelling; stinking; intolerable (behaviour, attitude, etc.); unbearable; disgusting

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of no concern at all; no skin off my nose

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(once) again

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spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham

1

primary school; elementary school; grade school

2

exciting

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desire for improvement (in social standing, etc.); ambition to rise in the world

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a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action

1

surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed

1

to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate

1

depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency

5

number of votes polled; poll votes

1

to be left in the dust (of); to be outdone (by); to be subordinate (to); to play second fiddle (to); to take second billing (to)

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heaven and earth; top and bottom

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to inform; to notify; to know; to reign

3

heyday; prime; one's glory; the height of one's prosperity

1

rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises

1

exceedingly; very

1

split; division; break up

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Cupid (Roman god)

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successor; replacement; second wife

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straightforwardly; being outspoken

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cancellation; withdrawal; asking to be excused; begging off; not taking

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