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to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson

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(not) so much; (not) that much

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to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears

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happy

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needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry

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right in the midst of; right at the height of

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promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

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the times

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firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly

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cloth bib displaying a competitor's number; athlete's number

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hair elastic; hair tie; hair band; rubber band

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to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally

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curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar

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to feel gloomy; to have doubts (e.g. about the future); to be at a loss (e.g. over what to do)

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great detective

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source of worry; source of distress

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to conquer; to subjugate

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one's group of (close) friends; usual crew; posse; squad

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not required

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to take all things together; to include everything; to take account of everything

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immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay

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a help; assistance

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to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)

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humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical

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to have tears in one's eyes; to be unable to stop crying

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being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent

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non-smoking section

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joining a group

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newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie

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clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor

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empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post

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to hardly recognise; to mistake for something or somebody else

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black tinge; black colour; black color; (arch.) black part; (arch.) dark spot

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suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)

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to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with

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capybara

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oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then

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lightly; gently; (breaking apart) easily

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diet; losing weight by any method (e.g. exercise)

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timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)

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chick; baby bird

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everything one does; whatever one does

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it's tactless to state the obvious; that's best left unsaid

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(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent

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to think of; to come up with

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to blacken

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to grow light; to become white; to turn grey (gray)

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word game; wordplay; playing with words

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fiercely fought contest; close game (match, race, etc.); dead heat

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to go to the bathroom; to go to the restroom; to excuse oneself

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