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electric light

1

to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on

3

to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)

1

curtain; curtains

2

gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness

1

barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty

1

unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight

1

desk

1

to fall prostrate

1

serious illness

1

swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly

1

illumination; lighting

5

switch; switch; points; switch (from one thing to another); change

3

to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)

1

light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)

9

to turn on; to switch on; to light up

5

to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to

3

calm; composed; leisurely

1

mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable

1

at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly

1

to squeeze out; to wring out

2

as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate

2

closing of a school; closed school

4

fiance; fiancee

1

excuse; explanation

1

deadlock; stalemate; standstill; hopeless position; lost game; zugzwang

1

persuasion

2

it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it

1

to do for (the sake of someone else)

1

to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants

1

sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)

3

to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)

7

to the end; to the last

6

to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive

7

splendid; magnificent; gorgeous

2

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

1

muddy; covered with mud; mud-caked

1

to fight to the bitter end

1

that's true; of course; obviously

2

soft sound; dampening (of sound)

1

to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)

1

resignation; acceptance; consolation

1

for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of

6

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

2

to lose heart; to lose motivation

1

first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

8

to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)

1

head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard

3

to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to

2

to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder

3