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to happen to hear; to overhear

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the Snake (sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Serpent; hour of the Snake (around 10am, 9-11am, or 10am-12 noon); south-southeast; fourth month of the lunar calendar

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to be descended from; to be drawn from (the tradition of); to be derived from; to follow the school (tradition) of

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mostly involve; principally involve

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direct control; direct supervision

3

intelligence agency; secret service

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to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

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to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise

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marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons

2

each other; one another

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purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention

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something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another

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smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation

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discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude

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feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection

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light (color, colour, taste); simple; plain; frank; candid; ingenuous

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society; the world; the times

3

but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess

4

women's goods

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shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear

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as expected; predictably; not surprisingly

2

document; official papers

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here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now

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both (people)

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to watch steadily; to stare

3

towards; against; regarding; in contrast with

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means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull

3

life; living; I; me; student

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merchant; store; shop; merchant house; merchant family

2

to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner

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wise; clever; smart

3

cake served with tea; teacake

2

(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever

3

to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting

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at once; immediately; without delay; promptly

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

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to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate

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to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent

2

(a) dose; (a) puff; (a) smoke; lull; short rest

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a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago

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seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity

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to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about

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to be (doing)

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tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training

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part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties

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last year

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locust plague; damage to crops by grasshoppers

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measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy

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needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry

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going on a pleasure jaunt

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