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to happen to have on hand or in stock

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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

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surrounding at a distance

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subordinate person

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activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role

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to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated

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lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)

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look of amazement; looking dumbfounded

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circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances

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panic

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to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie

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to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind

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presence; sitting with; being with

2

to turn round; to face about; to turn about

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playboy; libertine; (professional) gambler; person without a steady job; idler

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to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on

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loss (of assets, profit, etc.)

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not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently

2

everything; anything; nothing

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to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home

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light; faint; pale; fleeting

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expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming

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to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)

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apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize

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expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately

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talk; chat; troth; lovers' vow

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to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder

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to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express

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to cross the line; to go too far

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

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little girl

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smile

4

to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration

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surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency

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with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)

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feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)

2

neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity

3

antagonism

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usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally

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to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly

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to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time

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disguise; masquerade

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dubious; puzzled; suspicious

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black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator

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mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling

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(a person's) family background; lineage

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to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify

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to be identified

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which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon

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to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage

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