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a few years later

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to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off

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sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen

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to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick

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past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40

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pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person

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downcast look

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a few years ago; some years back

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holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)

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operating expenses; budget

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private; personal

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diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling

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dismissal (from a post); discharge; removal

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temporary transfer (of an employee); secondment; relocation; proceeding to; leaving for

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to reschedule; to recompose; to recross (one's legs); to reset

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now; nowadays

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goodness; good

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rival; competition

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diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry

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graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)

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to win fame; to be widely-known; to be well known; to make a name for oneself

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to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)

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chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)

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crop; crops; (agricultural) produce; farm products

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earthworm

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panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind

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