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for better or worse; luckily or unluckily

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photography; taking photographs

2

corner; nook; recess; downstage right (on a noh stage)

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appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom

1

to violate the law; to have a brush with the law; to have a run-in with the law

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secretiveness

1

to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce

1

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

1

to lie; to pretend; to feign; to deceive; to trick

1

to violate the law

1

(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known

1

reporter

1

to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match

1

to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on

1

to grant someone's request; to do a favour

1

to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up

1

jet aeroplane; jet airplane

1

threesome (sexual activity)

1

to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with

8

wheedling child; spoiled child; pampered child; child who always demands attention

2

to burn out

2

unspecified; random; indefinite

2

ethics; morals

2

early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly

4

to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)

4

sullenly; discontentedly; silently (in a bad mood); grumpily; with hurt feelings

2

integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor

3

a disgrace (to a whole group of people)

2

(animal) collar; necklace; choker

2

to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed

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(pet) owner; keeper

2

environmental protection

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environmental destruction

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to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to

3

having one's fill (of food or drink); eating (drinking) to one's heart's content; enjoying to the full

2

to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out

2

to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down

2

enough is enough; no further!

2

to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)

2

to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate

2

key to understanding; point (e.g. of an argument)

2

tickling; restlessly; hurriedly; kitchy-koo; goochie-goo

4

surrounding at a distance

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whispered conversation; whispering

2

to sing; to chirp; to twitter

2

objection!; question!

2

foreign enemy; outside invader

2

(sound of) laughter; laughing voice

2

taking one's children along (to an event, into a new marriage, etc.); parent with child

2

to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to mourn

2