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to come back (of an illness, cold weather, etc.); to return; to recur; to happen again

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holding out a little longer

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to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)

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tailcoat

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bow tie

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genuine; authentic; true; real

3

boutique

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kidnapping; kidnaping

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to kidnap (esp. by force or deception); to abduct; to snatch

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at; in; at; when; by; with

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(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit

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every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of

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to look coldly at; to turn a cold shoulder

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to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination

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toast; congratulatory cup

2

very much; fully; never

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appearing all together

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international; worldwide; cross-border; cosmopolitan

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pochette; pouch (usu. hung from the shoulder by a long cord)

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zipper; zip; zip fastener

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to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)

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suspension; pause; temporary halt; stopping (at an intersection, railway crossing, etc.)

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slacks

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with a start; with a jump

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old man

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of Asian descent

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directly opposite; right in front

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grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen

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slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness

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married couple; husband and wife; man and wife

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grandchild

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(breaking) with a snap (of a thread, string, etc.); (ending) suddenly (of a call, communications, etc.); piercing (e.g. with a needle); squashing (something small; e.g. an insect); breaking out (e.g. of a pimple)

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amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities

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model case; typical case

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palace

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tablecloth

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to clamour; to crowd; to jostle

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the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there

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thick curtain; drop curtain

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tuxedo; dinner suit

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formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious

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thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue

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match (for lighting a fire)

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to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to squander (one's money); to run through (one's fortune); to lose money (e.g. by gambling)

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candle

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to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)

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to ask for directions; to ask the way

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well-mannered; courteous; polite

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belatedly; though a little too late

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chloroform

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