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dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook

5

silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank

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to make; to manufacture

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jewel; gem; gem (of a story, essay, etc.); accomplished work; beautiful piece

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fine product; masterpiece

2

craftsman; skilled artisan

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inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)

1

sentence-ending particle expressing doubt

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as soon as; right after

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trifles; minor details

2

to swipe; to filch; to pilfer; to snatch; to walk off with

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not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...

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right; correct; proper; righteous; just

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polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough

3

to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)

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casual; unconcerned; nonchalant

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to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of

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which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who

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flustered; confused; panicked

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companion; follower; attendant; retinue

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sulky look; sullen look

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to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square

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to hide; to conceal; to lower volume (of a sound or one's voice) so as not to be heard; to become quiet and inconspicuous

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sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid

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ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity

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to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)

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to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward

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isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words

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to add (to); to add on; to append

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self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person

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children

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at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being

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somewhere; anywhere; in some respects

1

grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult

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transcendence; transcendency; transcendental; to transcend; to rise above

1

very much; very many; more and more

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pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements

1

something like ...; something called ...

1

relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect

1

to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate

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as good as new

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(arch.) Chinese bamboo; (arch.) bamboo imported from China (often used to make flutes); descending vertical sword attack (in kendo, etc.)

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nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade

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suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly

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to turn one's face away

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to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to

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hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe

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to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy

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suicide attack; kamikaze attack

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shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women

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