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sophistry; sophism

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to find difficult to guess; to struggle to work out; to be unable to figure out

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temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent

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starry sky

1

a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period

4

incredibly brutal; gory; gruesome

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verbal promise; one's word

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whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force

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nonresistance

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having vague fears; feeling alarmed; feeling gloomy (about the future); feeling apprehension

2

ultimate goal

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bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden

1

to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)

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to become hoarse

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to regard someone with odium; to look at someone with reproach

1

to crack jokes

2

simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie

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wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration

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to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded

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megalopolis; megacity; supercity

2

lease

1

furnishings; implements; equipment

2

for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being

1

helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret

1

persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate

1

to prowl after; to keep watch on

1

obvious; undeniable

1

to control; to command; to get the better of

1

beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly

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surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play

2

half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive

1

legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small

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pigeon; dove

2

confrontation; showdown

2

continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption

4

crowd of people

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un-; non-; negative prefix

5

open air

1

ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt

1

presence; sitting with; being with

4

path; route; itinerary

1

healthy; robust

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to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce

2

weak attitude

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blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity

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ridiculous; absurd

1

(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament

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to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)

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audience (with a person of high standing)

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to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders

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