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this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type

3

bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops

1

diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily

5

labour; labor; effort; toil; trouble

1

to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling

1

pure; true; genuine; unmixed

1

to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down

2

rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework

1

in this way; like this

5

hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little

1

consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance

2

suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily

1

uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan

2

light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy

2

to suit; to match; to become; to be like

2

gem; jewel; precious stone

1

glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling

2

lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great

2

pair of lovers; couple

3

a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)

2

to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)

4

night; evening; dinner

4

minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough

1

(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly

1

adds light emphasis or insistence to a statement; gives a statement a threatening or condescending tone

1

meeting place

1

school building; schoolhouse

6

situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances

1

half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing

1

running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry

1

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

2

oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha

3

was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...

1

probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many

5

to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated

4

to straighten oneself

2

self-introduction

2

to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being

2

to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry

1

cheerful; lively; lighthearted

2

to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend

6

instant; moment; for an instant

4

black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty

3

(just) one's imagination

1

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

3

on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently

1

to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic

3

as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")

1

acting; performance

1

to become an expert; to be a master (of)

1