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first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

3

piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.

2

to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout

1

to let one's guard down

1

right under; directly below

1

insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task

2

leaving open; leaving ajar; outspoken; frank

1

tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of

1

to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip

1

sentimental

1

compensation; equivalent value; consideration

2

unskilled; clumsy; lousy; poor; awkward; shitty

1

sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing

1

to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)

1

toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often

1

neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity

2

safe; certain

1

to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint

1

as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")

1

holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors

1

detour; circumvention; turning movement

1

invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass

3

in hand; on hand; on one; handheld

2

fifty; 50

1

nine; 9

1

full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself

1

behind; in the rear; in back

1

prospects of victory; chances of success

1

(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch

1

at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth

1

gust (of wind); blast; influence; impact; instigation; agitation

1

brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)

1

town; city; municipal; urban

2

obstacle; hurdle

1

doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion

4

surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)

2

reaching; attaining; arrival

1

to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)

2

many; a lot; much; multitude

1

to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)

3

speed; velocity; pace; velocity

1

ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines

1

to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off

1

to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes

1

in a sense; in some way; to an extent

1

paper-thin (difference)

1

noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills

2

conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation

1

to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust

2

check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base

1