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in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs

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decapitated head of an enemy

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comeback; recovery; restoration; rally; reflexive (in grammar)

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to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)

6

to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)

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to conceive; to become pregnant; to get filled with (e.g. sails filled with wind); to be swollen with; to contain (a contradiction, danger, etc.); to carry (a problem, consequences, etc.)

3

regulation; enforcement

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hyena

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the reverse; other side; lining

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spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread

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to run down (stairs, etc.)

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to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall

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suicide corps

3

to be worn down; to be reduced

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cunning man; crook

2

denouncing; calling (e.g. somebody a thief); branding (as)

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enemy forces

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

4

central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses

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to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo

2

wounded; injured

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step by step; by degrees

3

to bend many times; to turn and twist; to zigzag

1

again; once more; a second time

6

being declared the winner of a bout

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feeling of satisfaction

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to come to an end; to close the curtain

2

rising rapidly (e.g. prices, popularity); soaring; skyrocketing; going through the roof

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conquest; subjugation; overcoming; chastisement; punishment; punitive expedition

1

opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail

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central pillar (of a building); mainstay (e.g. of an economy); backbone (e.g. of a family); provider

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winning a war; victory

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to intend; to be sure that

2

to go on reading

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frown; scowl; grimace

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reign; being on the throne

4

to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed

2

quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)

2

to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries

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school; sect; party

2

complete devotion; body and soul; one's best

3

to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point

6

casualties; killed and wounded; human damage

2

to sow seeds; to sow the seeds of ... (e.g. conflict)

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to have a comeback for every remark; to be always ready with excuses; to contradict everything

3

all day long

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resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants

3

dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar

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lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)

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shrewd; smart (and wide-awake); inedible; uneatable; unable to support oneself; unable to keep body and soul together

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