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to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on

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both shoulders

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to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)

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resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants

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to rock; to shake; to swing

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objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument

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soundless; mute

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shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream

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absentmindedness; peace of mind

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as you see; as you can see

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to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by

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close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum

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poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable

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usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant

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shipping price

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curt; blunt; brusque

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to make (someone) to meet; to let (someone) meet; to expose to; to subject to

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matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)

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to come back

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snapping (e.g. book shut); clapping; crackling; pachinko

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envelope

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surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality

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writing paper; stationery; notepaper

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(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor

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action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation

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

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check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit

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to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside

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essential; important; crucial; vital; main

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to blur; to shade off; to gradate; to obscure; to make ambiguous

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with eyes half-closed

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to chide; to rebuke; to reprove

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to read (a book, etc.) over again

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confidential information

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instead; but (on the other hand)

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to have an interest (in)

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very likely; very probable

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to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)

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defense; defence; guard; policing; security

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to make absolutely sure; to make doubly sure

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bodyguard; escort

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temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra

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lecturer

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week

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second day of the month; two days

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in the morning; during the morning

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difficult problem; challenge

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acceptance

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choices; alternatives; options

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immediately; right away; at once; instantly

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