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indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted

4

to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)

1

to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate

4

in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash

6

tip of brush

3

birth date; date of birth; DOB

1

one's birthplace

1

to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export

1

decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly

1

very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes

2

to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out

3

(arch.) I; you

2

remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively

14

telephone (device)

5

terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific

2

space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart

8

to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in

3

telephone line

5

to tear off

5

inkwell

1

newspaper

1

to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)

4

to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration

15

serious wound; serious injury

2

immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay

5

to stop (doing something); to cease; to leave as is; to leave alone; to exclude; to except

4

to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)

2

opposite side; other side; other party

4

poltergeist

1

minutes (period of)

5

continuation

2

investigator; interrogator

1

since some time ago; for quite a while; already

1

insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising

16

supervised; under surveillance

1

shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable

1

house; home; one's house; one's home; one's husband

4

taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away

1

to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium

1

to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

3

root; basis; foundation

1

to shake; to jolt; to rock; to swing

1

clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright

6

immediately following

3

voice; cry; shout

2

white plaster wall; tofu; bean curd

2

thunderous roar; roaring sound

9

attacking in waves

1

like; as if; the same as

8

Saint; St.; S.; sacred; holy; pure

7