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waiting room

2

one scene; one frame; one shot; one cell; one panel (comic)

1

to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute

2

morning sun

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electric light

1

freight train

1

passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing

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counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.

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to cover one's face

5

beginning of next week (usu. Monday); early next week

1

road surface

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to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal

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being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands

3

is it?; isn't it?

1

beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...

1

to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate

1

depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)

1

hat; cap

1

to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack

2

on inquiry; if inquiring

1

being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)

1

lobby; lounge

1

to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)

1

proud; elated

1

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

1

written apology; written statement of regret

1

to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on

1

now that; since; so long as; because

2

to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)

1

persuasion

4

outward appearance; ostensible; public; official

1

tattling; telling on (someone)

1

bookmark; guidebook

4

to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)

1

ancient city; former capital

1

to hesitate; to think twice; to flinch; to get cold feet

1

to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted

2

understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom

1

tonic water

1

salary; wages; pay

1

payment in advance; advance payment; prepayment

1

slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble

2

to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into

1

speech; address

1

recruiting; job offer; job vacancy

1

special; TV special

1

real estate

2

one's possessions; ownership

1

rent; rental

4

to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)

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