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to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)

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to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled

2

khan (medieval ruler of a Tatary tribe)

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to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff

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ridiculous

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to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)

2

stink; bad odor; bad odour; stench

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publication in a new format or binding; special edition

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contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade

3

difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error

1

to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored

4

to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up

1

writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter

1

reader (person); person who reads the cards (in karuta games); composer (of a poem)

3

to make light of; to ignore; to slight

2

bay; gulf; inlet

2

bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring

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to raise oneself up to one's full height; to strike a daunting pose

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to hold fast; to protect to the end

1

holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors

2

hunger strike

4

declaration; proclamation; announcement

1

to be needed; to be wanted

6

to repent; to be penitent

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mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short

2

to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for

2

long-cherished ambition; satisfaction

1

even if; even though; however; no matter how

2

no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable

1

it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...

1

seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity

2

to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful

1

to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)

5

ten; 10; ten years of age

2

passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit

1

leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row

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many times

3

making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)

1

preparation; arrangements

3

which; what (way)

2

life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation

3

to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after

1

Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation

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to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge

4

coarse; rough

1

early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker

1

to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)

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diet; losing weight by any method (e.g. exercise)

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further; above; anymore

3

to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile

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