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to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree

2

to scoop up; to dip up

1

to scoop; to ladle out

1

to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)

2

compliments; civilities; hospitality; special treatment; bill (at a restaurant); check

1

epiglottis

1

moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)

1

temple (side of head)

1

pajamas; pyjamas

1

to rise; to erect; to get up

1

to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone

2

tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)

1

timing

1

bright place; the light; the open; light of day; public knowledge

1

to increase; to grow

2

rapid (e.g. progress)

2

oh; ah; I'll be darned

3

leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle

1

rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily

1

scream; shriek; shout; exclamation

5

suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go

1

to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off

1

passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing

2

atmospheric current; air current; airflow

2

disorder; disturbance; unrest

1

all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost

1

to jump at; to be attracted by

1

to aim at

1

meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast

1

to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)

3

greasy; slimy; slippery

1

ankle

1

to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone

1

now that; since; so long as; because

1

overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view

1

minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle

1

specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying

2

irritating; troublesome; gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; heavy (weather); cloudy

1

shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext

5

alternately; by turns; one after the other

1

to flare up; to fly into a rage

1

check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque

5

habit; behavior; behaviour; trait

2

restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss

2

being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback

1

looking; viewing; (please) try (to)

1

confusion; distraction; derangement

1

collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection

1

frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)

4

opening and shutting; opening and closing

1