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therefore; for that reason; so; because of that

2

chilly; rather cold; somewhat cold

3

ice water; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)

1

lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily

1

sound of a camera shutter; sound of water splashing

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materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis

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digital camera

2

to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress

1

to calculate; to compute; to deduce; to infer; to conclude

2

no trouble; easy; simple

1

approval; agreement; support; favour; favor

1

trio

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recreation; diversion; relaxation

1

to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone

2

to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of

1

calculation; self-interest; selfishness

1

to tire of; to lose interest in; to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with

2

ancient tree; old tree

1

cardboard box; carton; corrugated box

2

sports-minded; sports-oriented

1

to be exhausted; to be tired out; to be worn out; to be discouraged; to lose heart; to give in

1

man; male; masculine gender

1

entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence

3

disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing

1

society; the world; the times

1

helping each other; supporting each other; mutual cooperation; give and take; reciprocity; interdependence

1

bitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance; strange bedfellows

1

to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)

1

wild uproar; pandemonium; clamor of voices; noisy; uproarious; clamorous

3

to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel

2

timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear); fearfully; anxiously

2

looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)

1

how many hours

1

to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.

1

to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury

1

store; shop; establishment; restaurant

2

to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away

4

cheer; shout of joy

5

to feel dizzy; to feel faint; to spin; to revolve; to twirl

1

subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient

1

deception; make-believe; fake; counterfeit; phony

1

glasswork

1

tempo

1

regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on

4

important point; point to check; point not to miss; checkpoint

1

to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)

3

bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters

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rivalry (between two irreconcilable forces); conflict; strife; mutual overcoming cycle (of the five elements in Chinese philosophy; wood overcomes earth, earth overcomes water, water overcomes fire, fire overcomes metal, metal overcomes wood); excessive destructive cycle

1

conflict; fighting each other

1

to concentrate one's effort (on something)

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