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to be photographed; to be projected

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nine; 9

15

through a (computer, etc.) screen

1

to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with

1

as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever

1

to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing

1

to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)

2

terminal; computer terminal; information access device (smartphone, tablet, book-reader, etc.); end (e.g. of a roll of film)

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image; picture; portrait

2

to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed

3

even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little

11

to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)

2

bodyguard; escort

15

distrust; suspicion

2

first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial

1

quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly

3

digging deeply (below the surface); mining deep; probing deeply (issue, problem); investigating thoroughly; deepening relations

1

side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case

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consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care

2

thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow

3

control; management (e.g. of a business)

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top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile

5

to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved

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doll; puppet; figure

5

be (that) as it may; having said that

3

twice

3

on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since

4

(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake

1

estimate (of costs); budget

7

to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye

8

usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant

2

monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision

12

opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items

1

contact; contact lens

1

trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)

4

gentle; mild-mannered

1

great man; heroic figure; remarkable character

1

to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)

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mental; spiritual; emotional

5

stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

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to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)

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trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts

2

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

2

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

4

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

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softly; gently; lightly

2

to be in a fit (of anger); to rage

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(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum

7

to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat

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to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)

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