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mimesis; mimicry; camouflage

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attack preparedness

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this for sure; certainly is

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formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)

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wide difference; a world of difference

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before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill

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to happen to meet; to come across

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state of tension

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to cross (each other); to pass (each other); to miss (meeting) each other; to pass each other by; to have a misunderstanding; to go awry

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plump; somewhat large

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attractiveness; charm; amiability

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changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)

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funeral; burial rites; attendance at a funeral

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to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)

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acquaintance; appreciative friend

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(your) time

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acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance

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effect; efficacy; virtue; benefit

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some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part

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bargain; good buy; budget

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to buy

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to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash

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branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways

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as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to

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unheard-of; unprecedented

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encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)

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to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)

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high class; noble

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central pillar; principal post; backbone of a society or community

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friendly; easy to get on with; easy to talk to; easy to like

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crying (of an infant) at night; baby colic

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year; age; years; past one's prime; old age

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how old?; what age?

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lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)

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with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward

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gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy

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surprise victory; upset; coup

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brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed

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material (for a story, article, etc.); information; joke; jest; proof; evidence; (magician's) trick

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sense of impending crisis; sense of danger

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complete agreement

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what

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no matter what; whatever you say; in the end

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spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)

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bribe; sweetener; douceur

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trade; business; occupation; profession; job

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crop; harvest; income; profits; loaded (e.g. intermodal containers in the transport industry)

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upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere

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to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in

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long way; distant place

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