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sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay

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to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float

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home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains

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loveable; very likeable; like very much

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to wave one's hand

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parting; separation; farewell

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wrist

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somewhere; anywhere; in some respects

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party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)

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to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

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optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary

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dance (esp. Western style); dancing

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fee; charge; rate; material

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bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer

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rip-off; unfair overcharging; clip joint

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good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

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good grief

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taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...

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to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered

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it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that

2

dress

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accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)

2

crow

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it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?

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however

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old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago

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abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed

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they; them

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this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that

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name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense

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tax

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collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy

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to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent

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(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all

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that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such

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school

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hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary

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maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development

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to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)

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reaction; response

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to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer

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if; in case; supposing

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um; er; nuh-uh; no; oof

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to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable

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to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on

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to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get

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contribution; donation

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consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern

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care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation

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thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...

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