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to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)

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smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky

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hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little

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wrist

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thumb; big toe

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simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light

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to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)

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to (do) like this

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limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...

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quickly; swiftly; already; before; long time ago

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faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre

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before one knows; unnoticed; unawares

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cooperative; helpful

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there is no way that ...; easy; simple

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to surround; to encircle; to enclose

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sweet and sour; bittersweet

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inside one's heart; in one's mind

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"like" button (esp. on YouTube); "thumbs up" button

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to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)

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needless to say

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to print; to color or pattern fabric using a wooden mold

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resolute; determined; bold

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attack; assault; attempt; try

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to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on

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guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement

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to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

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back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary

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humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits

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to stifle a laugh; to hold back a laugh

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to this extent; to this degree; this much

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expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation

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distinction; discrimination

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it doesn't matter what; anything is fine

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to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune

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sun; sunshine; sunlight

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innocent; naive; artless; unsophisticated; pure; fresh

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unless one ...; if one does not ...

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which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...

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cheering group; cheering squad

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about; concerning; related to; -ish

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obvious; transparent

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fish hook

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plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. of a lie); specious; truthy

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to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)

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which; what (way)

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having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish

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intelligence or information network

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lightly; easily; carelessly

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from now on; hereafter

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to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of

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