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castle

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bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed

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to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air

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image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition

1

quickly adaptable; pro-active

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nomad

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assembly; aggregation

2

settlement; permanent residency

2

to take root (of a plant); to strike root; to root; to become established (e.g. of an idea, a movement); to take hold; to take root

1

recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest

2

parchment

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to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

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to raise one's voice; to shout

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Catholic priest; abbe; reverend father; minister; padre

1

group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school

1

one by one; one at a time; in turn

1

to move forward; to move on

1

to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)

2

our

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friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by

2

pledge; vow; having sexual relations; having sexual intercourse; destiny; fate

1

always; constantly; at all times; habitually

2

one person; one member

1

try to be; want to be

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honour; honor; glory; privilege

2

serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)

4

to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth

4

declaration; proclamation; announcement

2

condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on

1

congratulatory address

1

to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to be helpful

1

to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)

4

to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire

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assembly-line system

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to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend

2

at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill

1

leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing

1

smirkingly; broadly (grinning)

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other people's affairs; someone else's problem

1

suitable age (esp. for marriage); marriageable age

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fiancé; fiancée

3

no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it

2

absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate

2

close aide (of a powerful person); close associate; entourage; attendant; retainer

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government official

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to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

2

freedom; liberty

3

thorough; exhaustive; complete

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marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons

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parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner

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