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certain; sure; doubtless

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it is darkest under the lamp post; it's hard to see what is under your nose; go abroad to hear of home; you must go into the country to hear what news at London

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to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)

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thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift

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requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)

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to leave the company

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greeting phrase (in letter, etc.); salutation

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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

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retired person; retiree

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lacking potential for advancement; no-hoper

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to pile up; to accumulate

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until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it

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at once; immediately; right now

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special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial

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drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office

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call; invitation

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the present term

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two periods; two terms

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continuation; succession; series

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to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)

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modesty; humility; being humble

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popularity

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to make known

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beyond this point; from now on; after this

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rapid growth

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to go down in history; to be recorded in the history books

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leaping; activity; leapfrog (over a problem); making a leap (e.g. in logic); making great strides; making rapid progress

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honour; honor; glory; privilege

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to win the prize; to win the ring

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first; new

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winning (a prize)

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parents; both parents

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(school) class

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deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing

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to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face

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terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)

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echo; ultrasound scan; echographic examination

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to smile (at); to grin (at)

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already; too late

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next month

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beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...

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perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance

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flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle

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to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)

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alarm clock

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sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable

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potato (Solanum tuberosum)

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hen-of-the-woods (species of polypore mushroom, Grifola frondosa)

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letter left behind by someone who has departed; farewell letter

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to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist

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