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to try to do; to attempt to do

2

to mistake (for something or someone else); to be unable to recognize

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dust

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something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman

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rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter

6

spoiled; spoilt; ruined; wasted (chance, etc.); messed up; destroyed

2

to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better

1

detailed inspection; thorough examination; checking

2

opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion

1

to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away

1

James

1

to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.

2

to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye

1

with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...

1

scolding; telling-off; talking-to; dressing-down

1

to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment

6

to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious

2

to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with

1

to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered

1

pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)

1

looking pale; looking unwell

1

damn it; damn; beast; animal; person reborn into the animal realm; brute

1

harassment; pestering

1

contempt; scorn; disdain; despising; looking down on; slighting

1

to recall; to remember; to recollect

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essential; important; crucial; vital; main

1

to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear

2

paper; note; document; bill

1

shut up!; be quiet!

2

to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)

1

contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import

1

or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other

2

to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)

1

to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please

2

next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to

1

to close; to shut

1

may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

5

south

2

end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)

2

to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done

4

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

2

to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)

2

guard; sentinel; garrison

1

what on Earth is this?

2

hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa

3

sprout; shoot; bud; germinal disk (in an egg)

2

stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead

1

no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price

2

to get late; to advance; to wear on

1

to fall asleep

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