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for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of

4

ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)

8

genuine article; real thing; real deal

5

then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so

1

but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just

4

how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how

3

circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral

1

half in fun

1

substitution; replacement; shifting; change

1

environment; surroundings; circumstances

2

compatibility; coexistence; standing together; balancing (e.g. work and family)

1

mole; whistle-blower; informant; adulterer; adulteress

3

being heard (by others); being overheard; being leaked (of plans, secrets, etc.); going in one ear and out the other

1

to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only

5

to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright

1

some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort

2

(frustratingly) slow; tedious; sluggish; roundabout (e.g. explanation); exasperating; irritating

1

plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick

1

no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine

1

one's social standing; one's position; one's place; one's station in life

1

(spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines; comment; remark; stock phrase; set phrase

3

to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment

3

from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely

3

thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love

1

to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)

2

tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet

1

moment; brief space of time

1

to stare at each other; to lock eyes (with)

1

comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger

1

to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for

2

exaggerated; overdone; overblown; hyperbolic; bombastic; grandiose

1

tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health

2

to shrug one's shoulders

6

so; therefore; and; (and) then

2

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

2

black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator

2

infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover

2

search (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry; enquiry

2

very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary

6

unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously

2

to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred

1

to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone

1

to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss

1

largest class; top category

1

to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience

2

to return evil for good; to return a favor with spite

1

for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)

1

unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with

1

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way

2

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

2