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a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that

2

to be completely changed (for the worse); to be transformed

1

to serve a master; to serve one's employer faithfully

1

brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited

1

where?; anywhere

1

bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom

2

to be exhausted; to be tired out

1

person of common sense; common sense man

1

reaching the winning post; reaching the finish; making the goal; getting married

1

roulette

4

leaving everything up to someone else

2

surface; outer layer

3

to be scheduled to (do); to be expected to (do)

1

junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school

4

early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly

1

this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now

4

to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)

2

good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless

3

talking while standing; standing around talking

2

jumping power

1

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

6

horizontal; level; even

4

to fall down; to drop

1

consecutive defeats; series of defeats

1

hot topic; talk of the town

2

good at storytelling; good at telling (funny) stories; having the gift of gab

1

to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)

2

to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps

2

family lineage

1

to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)

2

introverted; withdrawn

1

to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with

1

to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious

1

orange juice

1

beverage; drink

1

although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again

5

before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to

1

obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile

3

day before yesterday

10

to stick into; to pierce; to run into

1

spring

1

nod; inclination of the head

1

after a short pause

1

to aim at

1

lack of physical exercise; insufficient exercise; inactivity

3

cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)

2

to set (sun); to become dark

9

to dispatch (someone); to send; to make go fast (a car, horse, etc.); to drive; to move quickly (one's pen, eyes, etc.); to run (one's eyes over something)

3

long (time that has passed); old (story)

1

with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by

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