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to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening

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established (existing) policy (procedure(s))

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ultra-Orthodox (Jews); Haredi Judaism; Haredim

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staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring

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to keep a watchful eye on

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glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle

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to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)

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to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of

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just a handful; only a small number (of)

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to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less

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to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far

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deep-sea fish

3

rough sea; stormy sea

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deep sea; depths of the sea; ocean depths

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to make progress; to develop; to evolve (method, style, etc.)

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wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament

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sea level; (surface of) sea

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in a day; in a brief space of time

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number one

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off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory

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texture (e.g. skin, fabric); grain (e.g. wood); detail

3

zero; nought

2

bustling; shuffling; squirming; creepy crawly

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to stand on a podium; to teach; to be a teacher

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ability to get things done

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attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat

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losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down

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ceremony; celebration; law code

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person requiring special attention; person to be wary of; person under (police) surveillance; dangerous person

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clergyman; churchman; clergy

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while passing each other

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to attract attention

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convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience

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seems; I guess

2

counter for books; volume

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

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making a fuss; Much Ado about Nothing (Shakespeare)

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After School

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after school (at the end of the day)

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to get excited; to get hyped up; to become happy; to get in a good mood

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cleaning equipment closet; broom closet

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hamster

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last resort; desperate measure taken under pressure of necessity

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pleasant feeling; good vibes

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blackboard

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lecture

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classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture

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charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity

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(act of) writing on a blackboard

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cram-free education; pressure-free education

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