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to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart

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gradually; slowly but steadily

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learning by ear; memory of having heard something before

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stalking

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mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape

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earthenware; pottery; yakimono; flame-broiled food (esp. fish); tempered blade

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loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home

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footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability

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dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself

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stay-at-home; homebody

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anyway; either way; one way or the other; whichever; whatever

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speaking voice; talking voice

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previous engagement; prior contract

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this, that and the other; this and that

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to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain

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shamelessly; brazenly

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from what time

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to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question

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to put on a patronizing air

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to be used to eating; to become used to eating; to be accustomed to eating; to acquire a taste for

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ad lib; ad-lib

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snappingly; with a snap; merely ...; having just ...

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foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity

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to add to one's experience; to become skillful

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young person

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chain store

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to roast; to parch; to toast; to boil down

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legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small

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drip; drop; drip coffee

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flustered; confused; panicked

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to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love

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pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead

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street corner

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snap (e.g. of the wrist in baseball); snapshot (esp. of people); snap fastener; press stud

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to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down

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all right!; that's it!; thank God!; good!; I've got it!; I've done it!

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joining a group

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being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes

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go to bed early

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this and that; one thing or another; something or other; and whatnot; and the rest

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quiz; short test; mini test

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to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on

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great majority

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person of high rank or position

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high magnification (telescope, etc.); high power

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free pass

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learning; scholarship; study; study of ...; -ology; -ics

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magazine rack

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everyday; always; at all times; frequently

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to scan; to look over

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