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to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)

9

Ouch!

2

to correct oneself; to restate

1

first thing after rising; as soon as getting up

1

hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)

1

to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal

2

noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe

1

to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire

2

to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)

14

such ... as; or some such

5

to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do

4

to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)

6

to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem

1

to tell (somebody) to (do something)

2

failure; defective article; dead loss; good-for-nothing; worthless person; flop

5

possible; potential; practicable; feasible

6

satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client

5

corners of the mouth

2

to gain in quantity

1

brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved

7

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

7

claw; talon

1

to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase

3

worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering

2

to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)

1

like this; in this way; as you see

1

to be able (to); to be possible (to)

14

imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action

4

probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't

3

indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!

19

uh-oh; oops; sorry

2

complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression

2

inside one's heart; in one's mind

11

from the viewpoint of; according to

1

ownership; dominion; ownership rights; proprietorship; property rights

4

release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)

5

idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish

17

to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated

2

to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position

2

no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about

1

being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes

1

to have meaning; to be meaningful

1

stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock

2

to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry

9

to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out

7

restoration; repair; mending

1

usual state of things

2

nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp

2

tusk; fang

5

of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless

1