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to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)

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predicament

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to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)

5

unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement

2

to use (as a tool) for one's own advantage; to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse

1

discreet and well-advised judgment; wise and mature judgment; making judgment with prudence

1

to chip; to nick; to break; to lack

1

act; deed; conduct

1

to pursue

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single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)

1

a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many

4

concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...

3

faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy

1

smile

1

sunny spot; exposure to the sun

1

warm; mild; genial

3

steel; sword steel; sword

3

firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering

1

confused; flustered; at a loss

2

very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow

3

condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on

4

lover; mistress

1

inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)

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(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)

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oneself; myself

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indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions

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one's legal wife

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to help each other; to cooperate

1

to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture

2

to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to

1

old age

1

at least; at most; (even) just

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great-great-grandchild; fourth-generation descendant

1

to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to foresee; to predict

1

past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)

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breeding; propagation; reproduction; multiplication; increase

1

trusting too much; overestimating ability

3

mouse; rat; dark gray; slate gray

1

one way or another; in many ways; in various ways

4

to increase; to multiply

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to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses

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bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden

5

lovey-dovey; head-over-heels in love

4

to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying

1

lightly; wide (open); gapingly; suddenly; unexpectedly

2

sense of loss; feeling of loss

4

ban (e.g. on smoking); prohibition

2

to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush

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to blank out; to panic

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18 certificate; R-18; restricted to those 18 years or older

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