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otherwise; or else; if not

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to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)

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(TV or radio) entertainer; television personality; talent; skill; talent (ancient unit of weight and currency)

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model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)

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(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts

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show business; entertainment industry; world of entertainment

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tree as seen in winter (esp. a barren deciduous tree); evergreen tree

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there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you

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another (person); the other person; one more (person)

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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 show someone (into a room)

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what's the matter?; what's wrong?

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olden days; former

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to make an example of; to make a victim of; to hold up somebody (something) to ridicule; to pierce with a spear

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quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality

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claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention

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fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation

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morals; morality; ethics

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to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)

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general idea; concept; notion

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educational interface; the classroom; the chalkface

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first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all

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grasp; catch; understanding

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present condition; existing state; status quo; current state

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first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

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very; extremely; that is

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sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable

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unedited remarks; frank opinions

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to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along

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should; must; -able; probably; likely

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the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly

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snapping (e.g. book shut); clapping; crackling; pachinko

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crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)

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welcome home

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another time; some other time

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having no money; lack of money

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to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important

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feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction

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role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role

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to hate; to detest

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abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning

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to be careful; to pay attention; to take care

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after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after

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to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel

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with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous

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calamity; misfortune; disaster

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worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst

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ta-dah!; ta-da!; voilà!

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troublesome; bothersome

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tsk; tut; shoot; chirp

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matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)

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