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thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...

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to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort

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-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)

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wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings

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to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout

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to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend

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winner; victor

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sun; sunshine; sunlight

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lecture

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by myself; in person; by oneself

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to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive

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thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality

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it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...

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oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin

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blood relative; close relation; (one's) flesh and blood; flesh and blood; the body

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hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently

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cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling

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every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)

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to improve one's skill

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diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily

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scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops

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to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come

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three people

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to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)

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they; them

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strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle

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dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding

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contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import

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above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous

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to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)

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toast; congratulatory cup

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to show; to display

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average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to

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treasure; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash

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image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)

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terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)

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surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid

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something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)

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good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response

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surely; certainly

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which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who

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championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round

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combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination

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announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known

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first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

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one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series

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shelf; ledge; rack; trellis

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will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)

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desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application

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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

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