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what to do

3

threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)

1

refresh (e.g. memory, one's spirits, etc.)

1

if it's the case

1

second; number two; runner-up

1

how; in what way; how about; questionable

3

blond hair

1

using one's fingers as a comb; combing one's hand through one's hair

1

back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer

2

to comb down; to smooth down

1

to carry around; to be roundabout (speech, actions, etc.); to be indirect

1

to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

3

news; word; tidings; omen

2

secrecy; highly classified information

1

special plane

1

platoon

7

failure; mistake; blunder

6

twelve; 12; queen (playing card)

3

to make narrow

1

desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable

2

crushing

7

accurate; correct; precise; exact

10

back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind

1

to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself

2

to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch

1

I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately

1

success; hit

12

being ...

4

tingling; stinging; pungently

1

to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)

1

in proportion (to)

1

support; backing; aid; assistance

2

to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous

1

courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness

1

impatience

3

quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to

8

brave; heroic; gallant

1

person who has died at his post (in the performance of his duties)

1

respect; honour; honor

1

to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for

2

to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout

1

to raise one's voice; to shout

1

to strip a person of all his or her clothes; to leave someone with nothing; to leave someone penniless; to steal someone blind

1

liar; fibber

1

Can-tho (Vietnam)

9

who cares?; I don't give a damn; what does it matter?

1

enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly

6

card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game

2

to appear all together; to be all present

2

because; the reason is; if you want to know why

3