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adversity strengthens the foundations; after a storm comes a calm; what doesn't kill you makes you stronger; (lit.) the ground hardens after it rains

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putting off (doing); postponement; delaying

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to appear all together; to be all present

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to take a fancy to something; to be moved; to feel inclined to

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spa (mineral spring); spa (establishment with facilities for beauty treatment, weight loss, relaxation, etc.); health spa; spaghetti

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rejection; dismissal

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authority; power; influence; (an) authority (on); expert

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to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)

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according to plan; as planned; on target

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to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce

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to pretend; to feign

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in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth

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ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea

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to writhe (in pain)

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rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation

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brains; brain tissue

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full operation

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criminal; culprit; offender; rogue

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to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)

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to hear a rumor; to get wind of

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to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being

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decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment

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easy; simple; light

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impression

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to swim; to struggle through (a crowd); to make one's way through the world; to get along (in life); to totter; to lose one's balance

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close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry

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to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)

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to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

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tentative decision; unofficial offer (esp. job offer); informal offer

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to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke

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as soon as; right after

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to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart

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meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous

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to become loose; to slacken; to soften

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breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium

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the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes

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to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase

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stirring; slight movement

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to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect

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

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to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge

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to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands

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well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!

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to walk; to move forward; to make progress

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

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very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...

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stain; blot; flaw; disgrace

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

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hard to get; hard to come by

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virtue; charm; merit; good point

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