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now that you say that; now that you mention it

2

to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits

4

filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid

1

drink

2

to drink in one gulp

1

to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.

1

garbage can; rubbish bin; trash can; dustbin

1

to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business

1

drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office

1

to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

2

sofa; couch

9

fabric softener; fabric conditioner

1

hot-water supply

1

small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature

2

(being) fully equipped; (being) fully furnished; completeness

4

tray

3

black tea

5

apple pie

4

work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of

1

degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion

2

quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money

1

cake shop; pastry shop

1

fork; forkball

1

pie; tart

1

calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist

1

to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to

1

exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous

4

harmony

1

superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article

2

one's dominant hand

2

(political) power; authority; influence

5

to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles

2

popularity

1

to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into

3

technique; art; skill; move

3

taciturn

1

irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate

2

to settle (a dispute)

1

give-and-take; give and take

1

core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel

1

to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

2

sound of wind rustling through a crack; wheezing

3

calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable

4

breathing of a sleeping person

3

of all things

1

even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...

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secret; private; surreptitious

2

to go into a huddle

4

to imitate; to copy; to enter someone as a candidate; to press (e.g. a weapon against someone's back); to compare; to liken

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