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duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention

5

tradition; convention

1

solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering

1

it's probably so; it stands to reason

2

to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor

2

Freemasonry; Freemason

1

(rubbing, twisting) hard; with a squeal; with a creak; (drinking) in one sweep

1

in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely

1

discerning (quick) eye; keen insight

1

both hands; both arms; ten

10

to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt

1

to pretend

4

to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take warning from

1

outward appearance; apparent

1

lacking potential for advancement; no-hoper

1

leadership; generalship

1

insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen

1

to cultivate; to foster

3

judgment; judgement; discernment

1

humor; humour

1

subordinate person

4

most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest

3

(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups

4

even; but; however

7

terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous

2

to suspect

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person of character

2

to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate

1

to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)

5

reason; cause; circumstances

2

to pray; to wish

4

as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie

2

outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment

1

path; route; itinerary

2

to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on

2

(a) look; gaze

1

talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful

5

approach; approach shot

1

logical

1

explanation; interpretation

1

a step; short distance; short time

1

to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry

4

one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)

1

embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile

1

direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination

1

mystery

2

script reading; scenario reading; avid reader; bookworm; reading a book; reading books

1

unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)

1

foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures

1

ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf

1