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in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely

6

point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge

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to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)

2

excuse; pretext

5

to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind

2

falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses

2

to throw at; to turn; to raise

2

to think of; to come up with

1

poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite

2

something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another

2

to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)

1

left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one

3

to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around

2

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out

4

gesture; charades (game)

1

cold sweat; greasy sweat

2

stronghold (esp. of an enemy or opponent); inner citadel; bastion

1

before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand

1

passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality

1

shoulder

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to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)

4

terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous

4

courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness

1

Colchis

2

in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data

1

endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint

2

limit; bound

2

to reach; to get to; to arrive at

3

to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself

2

whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering

2

to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge

2

tension; strain

1

firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly

2

figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus

1

entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly

1

to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal

1

robe

1

under one's arm; (in) the armpit

1

bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects

1

suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy

1

order (for an item); request; demand; condition

1

article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry

1

to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get

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no!; no no!; no, not at all

3

unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all

3

this person; he; she

1

acquaintance

1

teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou dynasty Chinese army)

1

caller; visitor; company; guest

3

with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)

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