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shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum

3

lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating

2

stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)

4

to bud; to sprout

1

to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)

1

opposite; reverse; contrary

1

to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal

6

to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in

3

rest; break; recess; intermission

2

sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops

3

shade of tree; bower

1

to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air

1

going along with something; following the crowd; treating something in an equal or egalitarian manner

1

refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed

3

white

6

cloud

1

outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else

4

to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support

6

birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)

2

yes; that is so

1

few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom

2

to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

2

significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest

1

person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)

2

in name only; figurehead; (only) by name

1

was

7

of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing

1

abandoned child; foundling

2

society; the world; the times

1

circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs

4

special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial

3

quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on

1

lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate

7

to set (sun); to become dark

2

word; word; Word; Microsoft Word

1

high spirits; gleeful mood

1

quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly

1

light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)

6

complete change; about-face

2

dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding

4

self-consciousness; self-awareness

2

the exact opposite

2

for this reason

3

comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy

1

for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)

2

pain; agony; bitterness

1

to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet

3

to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear

4

to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate

8

major; large; the Major Leagues; Major League Baseball; major (key, scale, etc.); (oil) major

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