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counter for buildings (esp. houses); suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.

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to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)

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to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation

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refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly

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that's not my concern; that's none of my business; that's not on me

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baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage

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to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege

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to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)

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to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious

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unnecessary; not needed; not necessary

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tree trunk; bole; backbone; base; foundation

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to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off

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discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude

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quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly

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to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)

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to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)

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both (people); the two of them

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had better ...; had better not ...

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to aggravate; to complicate; to make worse

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play; sport; romp; frolic; joke; prank

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to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound

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shortsighted; narrow-minded

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needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry

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et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth

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to stare back at; to look back at

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to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)

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midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year

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... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...

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pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character

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well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable

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to take a shower

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dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself

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to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)

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judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly

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sleeveless clothing

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hooded sweatshirt; hoodie; hoody; hooded jacket; parka; anorak

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shoulder bag

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shoulder strap (on a dress, bag, etc.)

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twilight; sunset; dusk; evening

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to look old; to get old

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river fish; freshwater fish

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museum

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farmer; farming family; farmhouse; School of Agrarianism (China); School of Agronomists

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cultivation

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herb

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air freshener; fragrance; aromatic

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produce shop (usu. local); commodity store

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half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing

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a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours

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unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short

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