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obsession; unreasonable but compulsive idea

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laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)

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indecision; vacillation

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conservatism

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to become (a state, condition, etc.)

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(not so) much; (not) very

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have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary

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copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy

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individual; specimen

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to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste

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inoculation; vaccination

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exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting

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the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; all around; here and there; four sides (of a square)

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hair whorl

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henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child

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inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; scan (e.g. MRI, PET, etc.)

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continuing one's education into university

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negative (result); gloomy; negative (e.g. attitude); pessimistic

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incubation period

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100 percent

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inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)

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property; possession

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justification; warrant

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true character; real nature

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belief that human nature is fundamentally good

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cynicism (of mankind); belief that human nature is fundamentally evil

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supreme; sublime; highest

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to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

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affirmation; affirmative (logic)

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good feeling; feeling good

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desire; appetite; lust

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product; produce; result; fruit

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keeping alive longer; prolonging life; life extension; life-support

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beach; water's edge; coastline; national border; before entering the country

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even if; even though; however; no matter how

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turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura

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weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather

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number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout

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particularly; only; in the case of

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weather

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forced termination

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moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable

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right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages

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that is to say; so that means

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evolution; progress

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mating; crossbreeding; cross-fertilization; cross-fertilisation

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contagion; infection

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speech; expression; wording; language

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seasoning; flavour; flavor

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architectural style

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