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novel; (short) story

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pictorial book; picture book; illustrated reference book; identification manual; field guide

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snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation

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quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument

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to be blind to one's shortcomings; to play innocent

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stop

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what; what?; hey!

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gardening

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no, not like that (but like this)

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to hesitate to say

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continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence

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to take over; to hand over

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even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still

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to take a break

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

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at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being

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on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time

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cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)

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care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation

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to volunteer; to undertake a challenge

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every night

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to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for

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consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness

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bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters

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close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate

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each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage

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to be jealous

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treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like

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on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat

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horsemanship; equestrian art; (art of) riding

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to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)

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lady; ready

3

taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)

2

region; limits; stage; level

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to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)

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in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away

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growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)

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to join forces; to cooperate

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admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic

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anxiety; worry; fear

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tear gland; lacrimal gland

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direct hit

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to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care

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man's weeping (esp. someone not prone to tears)

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one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind

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heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)

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to realize; to realise

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four years

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fighting against an illness

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period; term; interval

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