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now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

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to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)

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(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally

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in person; personally; directly

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in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start

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reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason

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is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...

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period; term; interval

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consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced

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be; is; isn't it?

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understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy

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several days later

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residence; mansion

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return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)

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oh!; ah!; oh no

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foodstuff; ingredient

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to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for

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one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position

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to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)

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before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares

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carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.); holding; up!; carry me

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(taking a) spectacular photograph; photo taken at just the right moment

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always; all the time; never; usual; regular

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joke; jest; funny story

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such and such; so and so

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circumstances; sequence of events; how things got this way; details; particulars

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very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave

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indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!

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you; dear; honey

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ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is

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here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order

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mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby

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permission; approval; authorization; license

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to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch

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hmm; I see; hrm

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in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er

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clever; intelligent; bright; well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good

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discipline; training; teaching manners

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what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement

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my; our; one's own

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territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.

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large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)

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breeding; raising; rearing; keeping

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precious; valuable

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war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset

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usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally

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before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously

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news

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as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...

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to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed

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