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sparring partner

1

far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far

5

glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous

1

black hair

2

to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye

1

force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort

7

idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk

1

to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)

1

godsend; gift from providence

1

way of talking; speaking style

2

angel

4

divine messenger; messenger of a god (esp. an animal messenger)

1

persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate

2

to chase around

1

whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself

1

guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections

1

to listen carefully; to strain one's ears

1

to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire

1

to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)

2

to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)

1

perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly

1

for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze

3

to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity

1

to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive

1

short; brief

6

to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first

1

scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread

1

man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend

9

somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of

2

confinement

4

decision; determination

2

particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information

1

dangerous; risky

1

(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style

2

slowly and quietly; smoothly

2

greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge

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direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)

3

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

2

as if nothing had happened

1

any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away

1

somewhere; anywhere; in some respects

7

to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered

6

to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut

1

fake smile; false smile

1

one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point

1

pipe; tube

1

lisping; poorly expressed; unclear (wording); imprecise (expression)

1

to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old

4

female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress

8

to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion

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