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early rising

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to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly

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to divert; to distract

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to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)

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battle; fight; combat

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congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder

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to push away; to push aside; to shove

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among these; between these; of these; in here; in this

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going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work

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early morning

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cover; lid; cap

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blue sky

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electric line; electric cable; power cable; telephone line; telegraph wire

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signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name

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discovery; detection; finding

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another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally

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even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed

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preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard

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trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence

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in that manner

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red wine

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to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show

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stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration

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burn hole; scorch

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linoleum

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cupboard; sideboard

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yellow tint

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every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs

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agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility

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so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here

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everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything

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unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short

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to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede

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to sell off; to sell completely

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dirt cheap; very cheap

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large-size refuse (e.g. furniture, electrical goods); oversized garbage; bulky rubbish; useless man about the house; husband who is retired and considered a nuisance

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trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade

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to take time

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to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated

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to buy (a set of items)

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to carry in; to bring in

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to make a speech; to address

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(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of

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tooth powder; toothpaste

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consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion

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intermediate level

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

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Malaysia

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procedure; process; proceedings; formalities

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reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)

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