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to decide the outcome (e.g. game); to be very different; to be sharply contrasted

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ogling; eyeing (lecherously); leering; staring

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staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising

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falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses

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no comment

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agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility

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expression; look; countenance; face

4

searching for the enemy

2

(being) within range (radio, commuting, etc.); (being) within the sphere (e.g. of influence)

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dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy

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taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness

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shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")

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bent back; prone posture; weak-kneed; timidity; lack of nerve

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to dig out; to hollow out; to cut into

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one more time; once more; once again

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shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)

2

to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)

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foundation; basis

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accuracy rate

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each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of

2

barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty

2

feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened

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panic

4

to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)

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in any way; to some extent; even if only a little

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contagion; infection

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serious injury

2

to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)

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meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up

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easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going

2

to hang; to hang up

2

long sword; minute hand (of a clock)

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with a single blow; with one stroke

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without a moment's delay

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rolling over; turning over; turning around (the other way); reversal (of direction, course, etc.); producing a positive from a negative (photography); producing a negative from a positive

3

to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)

2

to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

10

to go past; to pass; to pass by

3

reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy

2

opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse

2

pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over

3

to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)

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to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)

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symptoms; condition (of a patient)

2

to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve

2

party of two

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to take a break

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tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony

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to boil; to heat; to excite; (arch.) to melt (metal)

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nimble; quick; agile

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