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smooth sailing

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whichever one chooses; either way

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to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby

3

the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous

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followers; subordinates; being under someone's command

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irritation; annoyance; frustration

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mature; becoming precocious

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age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)

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one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route

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alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)

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disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference

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to punish (e.g. a child, etc.)

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to do as one likes

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to shrug one's shoulders

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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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uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)

2

nonconformist; dissenter; maverick; enfant terrible

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to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying

1

acid; sourness; sour taste

1

carbon monoxide

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exaggerated; overblown; pretentious

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to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)

1

tyrant; despot

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to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with

1

coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins

1

to threaten; to intimidate

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distracted walking

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to be enthralled by; to be disguised as

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to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned

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to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)

3

lying face down; upside down; prone

2

to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still

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unbelievable (extent)

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frail; slender; feminine

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to regret

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noisy; boisterous

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every evening; night after night

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harem

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softly; mildly; gently; politely

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to have a rumor circulating

2

to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with

2

to assign; to allot; to allocate; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate

2

private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall

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groundless rumor (rumour)

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to discharge (e.g. effluent)

2

to thank

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incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost

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to tell (somebody) to (do something)

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to chide; to rebuke; to reprove

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a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather

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