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to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance

2

to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent

2

private army

2

various; varied; diverse; all sorts of

4

by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking

1

a bit more; a bit longer

5

laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)

1

perfection; flawlessness

2

to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)

2

taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride

1

treachery; betrayal; perfidy

1

to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)

3

rear; back; behind

1

usually; under usual circumstances

1

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

3

to pretend; to act (as if)

2

private room

2

recuperation; medical treatment

1

acting; performance

1

I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one

1

to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash

1

sign; signal; cue

1

to send; to dispatch; to see (someone) off; to escort; to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to spend (time)

1

intention; aim; design

3

to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)

2

to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)

1

bonus

2

to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive

1

with one's own body; by one's own action; by one's own experience; barely (e.g. escape); narrowly

1

(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that)

3

perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments

1

to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely

3

to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented

1

to sleep all day; to idle away one's time; to loaf all day

1

person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser

1

spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal

3

to collect; to assemble; to gather

4

high grade; special grade; classy

5

(social) class; rank; grade

2

rare; seldom

1

to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated

1

serving concurrently as; holding the additional post of

1

gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase

1

visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter

1

feigning sleep

1

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

3

aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!

1

bundle; bunch; sheaf

1

negligence; carelessness; mistake

1

I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

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