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or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

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abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning

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friend; companion

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to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish

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outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else

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window

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light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence

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shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)

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animal

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to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)

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room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable

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for example; for instance; e.g.

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to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink

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to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know

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to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with

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I see; that's right; indeed

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gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase

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pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend

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kiss

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children

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evening meal; dinner; supper

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that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?

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may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

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in addition; besides

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any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand

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to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned

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early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly

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to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)

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calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry

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(a) little; somewhat; somehow

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scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful

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if; in case; supposing

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young child; infant

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(hospital) ward

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to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out

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good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result

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special someone; special person; precious one; significant other

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the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous

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hedge; fence; border; limit

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one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month

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long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged

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the coming days

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when it becomes; when it comes to

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to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl

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warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow

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that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)

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near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides

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to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)

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to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry

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to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit

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