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to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge

4

to overhear; to hear (secondhand); to hear on the grapevine; to know by hearsay

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mishearing

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to make sure of the truth

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lost article; thing left behind; leaving something behind; forgetting something

2

to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate

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clothes

4

son

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slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose

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to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)

2

slow; late; too late

2

puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious

4

chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives

1

to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate

1

withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal

1

relativity; relative; facing (e.g. a problem); confronting

2

although I say; although one might say; although called

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because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every

1

only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)

1

to the utmost; to the best of one's ability

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while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily

3

to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene

2

to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence

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to be deep in talk

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leisure; leisure time; spare time

1

spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off

1

when it becomes; when it comes to

5

to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely

1

cruel; hard-hearted; harsh; unkind

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nowhere

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to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

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the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since

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according to (someone)

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stagnation; hindrance; delay

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as planned; according to plan

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(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly

2

inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness

1

complaint; troubles; objection; grievance

1

to grumble; to gripe; to complain

1

high-quality goods; luxury item

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to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan

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portable; mobile

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pocket watch

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handmade; homemade

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mass production

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high price

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diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization

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important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials

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to announce the time

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bell (often a large hanging bell); chime

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