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end of a century (esp. 19th); fin-de-siècle; end of the world (esp. in fiction); apocalypse

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scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)

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high concentration

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staying behind; remaining; residual

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appearance; emergence; advent; arrival; showing up; coming to existence

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health; healthy; sound; fit

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spot; dot; place; location; (airport) apron; spot advertisement; spot advertising

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to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on

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similar to; like

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talking about memories; reminiscences

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northern extremity

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valley (with a river running through it); gorge; ravine; canyon

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Valois

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border (between countries); national border

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to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to gain; to get

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immediately following

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since some time ago; for quite a while; already

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mountainous region; mountainous district; hilly district

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surprise attack

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to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)

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to be in high spirits

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shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation

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good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

4

wedding present

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large-scale

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to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)

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slow life; slow living

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sudden change; complete change

1

several years; a few years

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job; work; duties; trade; skill

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gentle; mild; meek; tender

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animal therapy

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on the occasion of; at the time of

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to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch

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accompanying; being accompanied by; going with

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the nth ...; divisions of a kabuki performance

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toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often

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entering (government) service; attendance (at one's office); presenting oneself for duty

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quick; nimble; agile; sharp; shrewd; smart

1

within ...; inside ...

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progress; pace; carriage; step; stage

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being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work

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performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image

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in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue

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orange pekoe (grade of black tea)

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to be thirsty

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precious; valuable

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opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke

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next time (occasion)

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so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite

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