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compilation (esp. dictionary, history, law code); editing

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to assort; to classify; to journalize (in accounting); to journalise

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South Gate; Southgate

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botanist

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Westgate, Nairobi

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demon-infested place; ominous place; mysterious, unfrequented area; den of iniquity

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starting line; starting point

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trip abroad; overseas travel

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pamphlet

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World Heritage (site)

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Middle Ages (in Japan esp. the Kamakura and Muromachi periods); medieval times; mediaeval times

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unrealistic

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to fall backward

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Gwynn

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Hong Kong; Hongkong

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cornering someone by lying in wait, e.g. for an unexpected interview or photograph; doorstepping; hanging; dangling

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sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs

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tumbler; self-righting doll

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centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance

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to take someone's hand

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to stagger; to stumble

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ta-dah!; ta-da!; voilà!

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pretty

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just right (time, size, length, etc.)

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to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time

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angrily; in a huff; in anger; high on marijuana

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lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend

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older sister and younger brother

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older brother and younger sister

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sudden peal of thunder; thunderclap

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robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead

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thick voice; husky voice; guttural voice; voice with a thick accent

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manzai; comic dialogue; two-person comedy act (usu. presented as a fast-paced dialogue, occ. presented as a skit)

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the big two...; two major...; two main...

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(finger) ring

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ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)

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end result

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to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top

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intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum

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crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue

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to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other

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gambling; competition; game (of chance)

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shadowboxing

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step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)

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jab (esp. in boxing)

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Muhammad Ali (1942.1.17-)

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good luck charm; uttered when using magic; abracadabra; presto

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all; everything

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rock! paper! scissors!; paper! scissors! rock!; one! two! three!; rock-paper-scissors (game); janken

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tiny; little; wee

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