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to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled

3

gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit

1

to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do

26

same; similar; (just) like; equal

11

short sleeves

1

navy blue; deep blue

2

short pants; shorts; breeches; knickerbockers

1

to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)

16

sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops

11

to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase

5

truck; lorry

1

together (with); at the same time; in a lump

21

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry

9

pace

4

starting point; starting line

1

to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)

1

sign; signal; cue

8

simultaneously; all at once; in unison

10

to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run

5

start; commencement; beginning; initiation

16

in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately

1

end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part

1

ahead; before; the future

3

to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance

3

light; easy; non-serious; minor

7

retreating figure; appearance from behind

3

reproachful; hateful; bitter

1

harassment; pestering

1

final; eventual; ultimate

9

periphery; circumference

1

delay; lag; postponement; falling behind

1

running; tank top

1

physical strength; muscle strength

2

high power; high power output; explosiveness; explosive power; instantaneous force

1

jumping power

1

flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity

1

physical ability

2

to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

19

item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry

3

end; close; termination

6

any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand

6

superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding

7

to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)

3

no!; no no!; no, not at all

4

splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK

12

fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet

5

on a routine basis; regularly; habitually

3

to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline

5

simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive

14

(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount

10