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to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment

2

regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing

4

thank you; thanks

6

ahead; before; the future; pardon me for leaving (first)

1

canned coffee

1

to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)

5

to move forward; to move on

1

being startled

3

to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by

1

to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire

1

probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid

10

change of course

1

a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see

1

it's been a long time; long time no see

1

within the school

1

caste

1

top group

1

exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC

2

oh!; oh?; my!

3

smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick

1

stylish

1

childish; childlike; immature; infantile; puerile

1

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

1

to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to

5

entertainer; performer; celebrity; entertainment personality

2

uncontainable; irrepressible; uncontrollable

1

excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal

1

appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view

1

barefaced (e.g. lie); transparent; with feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pure white; very clear

3

to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to

4

in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh

1

to leave; to depart; to take one's leave

3

harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)

1

both; (not) either

3

(sports) ground; (playing) field; playground; stadium

3

to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against

1

track and field club

1

high jump

1

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

1

pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely

2

to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination

1

looking away; looking aside; outsider's perspective; observer's view

1

only; merely; nothing but; no more than

1

heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion

1

-ish; -like

4

second half; latter half

1

followers; hangers-on

5

episode; anecdote; vignette; episode

2

serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not

1

shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation

2