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destruction; collapse; crumbling

2

fragmentary

1

to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions

1

properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly

1

first meeting; first interview with

1

meeting together; introduction; costarring; appearing together; being matched; facing off

2

centre; center; pivot; central nervous system

1

main shrine; inner sanctuary

2

spacious; vast; wide

5

sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops

3

drip; fall drop-by-drop; suddenly (of drops of water)

2

to kneel

2

all one's life; throughout one's life; as long as one lives

2

blinking (in surprise)

2

to hold fast; to protect to the end

1

oath; vow

1

gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting

1

to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)

7

by force

2

natural enemy

1

rioter; ruffian

1

sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy

1

to fetter; to shackle; to bind

3

age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)

2

absolute

1

value judgement; value judgment

1

standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum

1

so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?

1

selection; choice; option

2

error; mistake; slip; bug

2

steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)

1

lifesaver; person who saved one's life

2

to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death

2

to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)

1

to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says

10

to shout (in anger); to yell

6

throat; singing voice

10

to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated

8

sigh

3

to get irritated

1

turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)

1

to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)

1

thanks; gratitude

12

to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk

2

slap; smack; spanking

2

to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)

15

to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way

4

once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat

4

many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time

6

making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)

1