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to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)

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to be prominent; to be conspicuous

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ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml

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simple honesty; tactless frankness

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imitation

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bet; wager; stake; gamble

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as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie

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clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)

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to be careful; to pay attention; to take care

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to improve one's skill

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experienced; veteran; skilled; expert

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to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)

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pride; dignity; self-respect

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to burn with combativeness

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to fight to the bitter end

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shamelessly; acting brazenly unaffected; being resigned to (disgrace)

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other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary

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to parry; to sidestep; to dodge

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counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow

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posture; stance

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fatal

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draw (in competition); tie game

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to pull apart; to separate; to draw; to tie (a game)

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throat

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to thrust before; to thrust at

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shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext

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Elmer

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line; row; rank; list

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gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor

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history; career

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appointing to a responsible post; making much of

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steady; sound; reliable; solid

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tactics

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to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down

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to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)

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weakening; emaciation; decline

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to be clear-headed; to be brainy

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commander; general; leader

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enactment; establishment; creation

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and (also); both ... and; as well as

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open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest

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useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point

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to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence

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heyday; golden age

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absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer

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return; coming back; second coming (e.g. of Christ); second advent; reincarnation

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apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear

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audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)

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feeling refreshed; feeling relieved

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one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)

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