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to retaliate; to return a blow; to strike back (at); to retort

2

double; twice (as much); twofold

1

stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete

1

bookshelf

1

bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase

2

with a start; with a jump

1

red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red

1

imprudent; indiscreet; immodest; indecent; inconsiderate; inappropriate

1

wooden box; wooden crate

4

to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw

2

(it is such) a thing

1

putting into operation; invocation

3

be (that) as it may; having said that

1

in name only; titular; nominal

1

to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)

1

bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre

6

to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted

7

enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful

2

fine (grain, workmanship, etc.); close (weave); delicate; precise; accurate; careful

1

defeat; loss; reverse; setback

2

or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...

1

bet; wager; stake; gamble

2

rear; back; behind

2

I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality

1

to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)

1

to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of

1

to fulfill one's responsibilities

1

(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever

1

weak (constitution); sickly; feeble; in poor health

1

in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically

1

to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low

1

to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control

4

weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless

2

at this stage; at this point; (only) now

1

to be deeply impressed; to take to heart; to engrave on one's heart; to bear in mind; (lit.) to engrave on one's liver

1

to travel overland; to go by land

1

defense; defence; safeguard; protection

1

thief; robber

1

to make sense

2

coward; wimp

4

laughingstock; butt of ridicule

1

as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible

1

threat; menace

4

handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation

1

not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence

1

to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)

3

resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret

6

one's own property; possessions

1

may I ask (for); might I ask (that)

1

main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject

1