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to scrutinize; to scrutinise

1

alliance; union; league

10

overwhelming

1

advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful

2

to bring; to take; to bring about

1

even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless

1

to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top

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having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way

3

criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach

1

intention; aim; design

3

to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along

3

to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively

4

sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive

2

mistake; error; blunder

1

to ponder; to brood

2

speed; velocity; pace; velocity

1

concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works

1

intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem

1

to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out

1

raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start of a season

1

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)

1

to exchange (messages, thoughts, etc.); to communicate

1

careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate

1

sum total; total amount

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getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one

1

but; however; provided that

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to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to

1

alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay

4

looking on; remaining a spectator

1

transition; change; progress; passing (of time)

1

pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)

1

(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain

1

decision; settlement; definition

2

each other; one another

2

complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face

1

to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over

3

addition; adding; supplement

1

one; one

2

omission; slip; error; definition (of photograph); sharpness; clarity (sound)

1

congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!

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at the last moment; this late in the game

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to complain; to make a complaint

2

fool; idiot; simpleton

2

feelings; thoughts; meaning

2

reproachful; hateful; bitter

1

to glare at; to scowl at

1

to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate

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(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake

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playoff for the tournament win with three wrestlers participating

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quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt

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