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in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se

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crime; offence; offense

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corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with

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(having) bad marks or results (e.g. in school); of poor quality or workmanship

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and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless

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to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience

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style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)

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taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative

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and yet; though; when; in spite of

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twins; twin

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siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate

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a certain ...; some ...

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suspense

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trick

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standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods

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to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out

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administrator; janitor; manager; custodian; executor

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younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice

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previously; already; beforehand; in advance; for some time

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to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards

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older brother; elder brother

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to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity

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to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

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oh; ah

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theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor

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use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement

1

wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason

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to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study

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a bit more; a bit longer

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to employ; to hire; to charter

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to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire

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to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

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laughingstock; butt of ridicule

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to be found; to be discovered

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evidence; exhibit

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long ago; already; a long time ago

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near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly

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to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)

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request; favour (to ask); wish; please

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end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)

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French (language)

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so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite

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France

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question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion

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confections; sweets; candy; cake

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the end

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on-the-site inspection

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party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)

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to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself

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rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom

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