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Albums Flashcards

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Bum

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Vagrant / Something Ordinary, Bad Quality

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Dime

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10 Cents

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Beware of / Beware!

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Be Careful With…

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Bound

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Tied Up / Moving Towards Somewhere

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Hangin’ Out

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Spend time with people

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Scrounging

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Seek to obtain (tipically food or money)

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Get used to something

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To become familiar with something (tipically in a bad way)

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To get juiced in something

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To get hyped on something

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Live out on somewhere

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To live remotely on somewhere

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Tramp

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To walk noisily / Beggar

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Frown

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Bad facial expression

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Jugglers

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Performers who maintain objects moving in the air

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Steeple

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The peak of a church

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Exchange

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Trade

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To Pawn

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To give something to a pawnbroker as collateral for a loan

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Amused

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To see/watch something and find it entertaining or funny

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Rags

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Torn clothes; often symbolizing poverty or hardship

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To Conceal

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To hide a secret

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To Endorse

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To approve or support something formally

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To hand down

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To pass something from one person to another

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Nun

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A catholic woman that stays in a temple praying

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To Knit

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To make fabric by interlocking yarn with needles

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Wig

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Fake hair

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Alley

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A narrow passageway between two buildings

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Tombstone

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A flat stone marking a grave

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Bride

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A woman who is about to get married

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To pull down something

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To demolish; bring down

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Shuffle

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Mix or rearrange; To walk without lifting the foot properly

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Swagger

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To behave in a very confident and, sometimes, arrogant way

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Weeping

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Deeply crying

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To look up AT something

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Raise your eyes and see something above you

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Whimper

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To make sad sounds

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Barbell

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A long bar with weights attached at each end

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Flatters

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To praise or compliment excessively

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To send something out

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To dispatch or deliver something to recipients

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Flesh

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A substance consisting of muscle and fat

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Laughter

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The action or sound of laughing

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Thrill

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A sudden feeling of excitement or pleasure

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To Unwrap

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Remove from packaging or covering

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Bed roll

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A bed used for sleeping outdoors

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Flagpole

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A tall pole where a flag is displayed

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Hold someone from going insane

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To prevent someone from losing mental stability

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Cease

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To bring an activity to an end

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Pied piper

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Somebody that performs by playing flute

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To fatten

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To make somebody fatter

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Blowtorch

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A device used to set fire

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Stamp

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Label; To hit the ground with one foot; To impress a pattern or mark in a surface

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Mailtrain

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A train made specially for carrying mail instead of people or freight

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Leanin’

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Relaxed posture

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Windowsill

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A ledge at the bottom of a window (sometimes it’s above too)

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Brakeman

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A man who operate brakes on a train; Railway worker

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To Flag Down

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Sign of wave to a vehicle or other means of transport to stop

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Gal

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Informal term for a girl

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To Get Across

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To communicate your idea effectively; To literally cross over something

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Junkyard

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A place where old, discarded, or scrap materials are collected

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Pipeline

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A long pipe used to transport liquids or gases

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I’m cracked up

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I’m highly amused

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Thruway

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A large highway

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Sew someone up

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To stitch a wound or injury; To fix or take care of something

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Crutch

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A support device used to help a person walk

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Four-Ten

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A 4:10 gauge shotgun; Time or Quantity

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Lead

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To guide or be in front; Chemical element (metal)

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Steam Shovel

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A large machine used for excavating, which operates with steam power or hydraulic power

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Dump Truck

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A vehicle designed to carry and dump loose materials like sand, gravel, etc

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To hand in something

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To submit or give something to someone

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Geek

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A person who has a big knowledge about something

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Tax-Deductible

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An expense that can be subtracted from taxable income, reducing the overall tax owed

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Lepers

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People affected with leprosy; Someone socially rejected or isolated

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Crooks

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Criminals or Dishonest people

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Sword Swallower

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A performer who inserts a sword down their throat

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To kneel

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To lower oneself onto one of both knees

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Click High Heels

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The click sound made when high heels hit the ground

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Midget

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(OFFENSIVE) Someone with a small stature

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Do this or else do that

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‘Or else’ passes the idea of option; alternative

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To cross

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Do the christian cross signal

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Lent

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Past tense of lend, which means to give something to someone temporarily

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Resent

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To feel indignation at being treated unfairly

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Commissioned

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To have formally authorized something to be made or done

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Vain

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Having an excessively high opinion of one’s own appearance, abilities, or worth; also can mean producing no result.

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Advisers

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People who give advice, specially in professional contexts

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To Heave

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To lift or throw something with a lot of effort

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To Turn the Other Cheek to Someone

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To respond to aggression or insult with non-violence or forgiveness

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You must be puttin’ me on

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Are you kidding me?

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Welfare

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A government program providing financial aid and assistance to individuals or families in need. It can also refer more broadly to someone’s well-being.

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Rovin’

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Travel or move around aimlessly

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Bleachers

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Places to sit (often in schools) and watch events (usually sports)

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Parlor

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A room in a house used for entertaining guests or relaxing

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Trance

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A state of deep concentration, where the person is almost (or already) hypnotized

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Tightrope Walker

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A performer that walks above a thin rope in a circus

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Riot

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A violent disturbance caused by a group of people in response to political or social issues

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Desolation

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State of emptiness, sadness; bleak

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Row

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An argument or serious disagreement; in British English, it can also mean a quarrel.

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Sweeping up

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The act of cleaning a floor with a broom

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Fortune teller

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The practice of predicting the future

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Hunchback

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A person with a noticeble curve or hump in their back

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Maid

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A woman employed to do household chores and cleaning

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Eyes Fixed Upon Something

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Keep the eyes on something and don’t look away

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Peeking

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The act of secretive look

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Trunk

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A large and sturdy box or chest; Elephant’s “nose”; What supports a tree

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Monk

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A religious person that get himself isolated to meditate

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Frightful

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Something terrifying

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Bummed

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To feel upset

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Sniffing

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Take a short and quick breath

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Drainpipe

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A pipe used to drain water, usually found in sinks and roofs

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Cyanide

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A highly toxic chemical

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Curtains

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Fabric panels used to cover windows

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Feast

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A elaborated meal, often for a celebration

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Strapped

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To be tied or secured with a strap; Low money

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Mermaid

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Fish-Woman

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Doorknob

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A type of handle used to open or close a door

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The joke is on you

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When a prank or a trick backfires on the person who started it

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Sold you on their way

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Convince you to agree with their point

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Rear-view mirror

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A flat mirror in veichles (rear : back, hind, hinder)

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To fuck around

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To mess around or waste time

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Pry

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To force something open or to inquire too closely into someone else’s business

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Grip

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Hold tightly

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Baby blues

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Can refer to light blue eyes of a feeling of sadness after childbirth

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Shacks

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Small cabins or huts

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Tide

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The periodic rise and fall of the sea level

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Sifting

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Passing something through a sieve to separate fine particles; To examine something carefully

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Unspooled

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Unrolled or unwound from a spool

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Ephedrine

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A drug used to treat low blood pressure and asthma; sometimes used as a performance enhancer

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Sandhogs

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Workers who dig tunnels, often underground or underivers

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Overwhelmed

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Overcome with emotions or feeling burdened by too many responsibilities.

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Grid

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A network of lines that cross each other to form squares

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Country House

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A house in the countryside

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Prep-School Gangsters

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Ironically refers to students from elite preparatory schools acting tough or rebellious

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Cutting class

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Skipping school

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Cage

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A structure to confine animals

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Ribs

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Bones that form the ribcage, extending from the spine around to the front of the chest, protecting the lungs, heart, and other organs

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Hips

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The part of the body between the waist and legs

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Waist

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The part of the body between the ribs and hips

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Churning

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Moving with agitation or turning violent

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Starry night

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A night with visible stars in the sky

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Inept

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Lacking skill or ability

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Trembling

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Shaking slightly

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I hope you feel like loving someone soon

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A sentence expressing hope that someone will feel ready to love again.

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Petty

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Trivial or small-minded

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Barn

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Large farm building used for storing animals

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Whirling

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Moving rapidly in circles

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Bloom

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A process in which a flower reveal its petals

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Cherry blossoms

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Sakura

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Sacred

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Holy

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Tug

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A sudden pull

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Shiver

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To shake slightly from cold or fear

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Gored

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Pierced or stabbed by something sharp

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Righteous

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Morally right

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Conquerors

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People who conquer lands

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Slobs

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People who are messy and lazy

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Sacked

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Fired from a job; Robbed, looted

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Quarterback

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A position in american football

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Track

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Where a train passes

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Onto

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‘Into’ but not being ‘into’

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Signatories

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People who sign documents, specially a formal one like a treaty

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Embassy

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A diplomatic office repesenting one country in another

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Freed

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Released from confinement or captivity

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Adjourn

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To suspend or to end a meeting or session, usually temporarily

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To Fling

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To throw something with force or recklessness

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Unleavened

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A bread made without a leavening agent

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Seal

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A stamp or emblem used to close or mark documents; A marine animal; To close something securely

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Burst

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To break open or apart suddently

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Faint

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Weak or lacking of strength; To lose consciousness briefly

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Fondly

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In a loving or affectionate way

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Scum

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A layer of dirt, foam and other unpleasant substances on a liquid’s surface; Also used to describe a contemptible person

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Jag

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A sharp, uneven part; also used to describe a burst of intense activity or emotion.

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Beam

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A long, sturdy piece of wood or metal used for support; also, a ray of light; Smile widely

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Scatter

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To throw or spread things in different directions

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Bachelor

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A man who is not married; Bachelor’s degree

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Wealthy

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To have a lot of money and possessions; rich

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I’m racing you

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Indicates that on person is telling another that they’re competing in a race or a challenge

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Swapped

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Exchanged one thing for another

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To crush

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Compress something with force so that it breaks or deforms

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Stride

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A long, decisive step or the way in which someone walks

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Blackened

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Made black or dark, often through burning or damage; Something that has become morally corrupt or tarnished

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Quake

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To tremble, often used to describe the movement of the ground during an earthquake; It can also refer to feeling intense fear or anxiety

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Struck

A

Past tense of strike

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Headstone

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A tombstone

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Heathen

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A person who doesn’t belong to a widely held religion

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Canal

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An artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation or drainage

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Heirloom

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Something that was handed down to someone by a family member

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Understated

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Something that doesn’t draw much attention

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Groom

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A man that’s about to get married

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Intend

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To have a purpose or plan in mind

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Heels

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The back part of the foot or the back of a shoe

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Puddle

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Small accumulation of liquid, usually water, on a surface

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Leap

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A large or sudden jump

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Entrance exam

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In education, an entrance examination or admission examination is an examination that educational institutions conduct to select prospective students

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Filthy

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Very dirty

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Gulf Streams

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An atlantic water flow

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Three-point turn

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3 steps to leave dead end street or to simply comeback

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Turn towards

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To direct one’s focus, movement, or attitude in a specific direction.

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Grin

A

Smile

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Dial

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A circular or numbered control on a device, like the dial on a phone, radio, or washing machine, used for selecting options or adjusting settings.

193
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Bloating

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A condition where your belly feels full and tight, often due to gas

194
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Tenement

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A large building divided into apartments, usually in a poor area of a city

195
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Cast

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To throw something forcefully

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Step cement

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Cement used specifically for stairs or steps

197
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Spill

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To, often accidentally, let something pour or fall out, often liquids

198
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Fall out with; Fall out over

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To argue with someone; To argue about something

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Feckless

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Lacking initiative, responsibility, or strength of character; ineffective.

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Filament

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A very thin thread or fiber; in science, it often refers to the thin wire inside a light bulb or a thread-like structure in plants or animals.

201
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Vigour

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Pshysical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.

202
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Toss

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To Throw Lightly or Casually; To get rid of something

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Goon

A

Foolish

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Deceive

A

Fool people

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Pretense

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A false appearance or action intended to deceive.

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Pay no mind

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To ignore or not pay attention to something

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Slack

A

Loose or not tight

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Q

Baby go wide

A

A phrase that could imply asking someone to expand their perspective or reach out more

209
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Fence/Fenced off

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A structure that encloses an area/The act of restricting an area

210
Q

We can put it all

A

Suggests the idea of combining everything or consolidating efforts toward a goal.

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If this time’s broke

A

Suggests that if the current situation or timing is not right or has failed.

212
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All life hits the door

A

A poetic or metaphorical expression that could imply a moment when everything comes to an end or transitions; life’s experiences are significant enough to “hit” the threshold.

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Threshold

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The point or level at which something begins or changes

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When you shake it up, baby you give me mine

A

Implies that when someone creates change or stirs things up, it results in receiving something in return (often an emotional response).

215
Q

Stir

A

To mix with a spoon

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Q

Reiterate

A

To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

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Q

Lately

A

Referring to a recent time period

218
Q

Leave it to me

A

An expression indicating that one will take responsibility for a task or situation.

219
Q

There’s no luck of the draw

A

Indicates that outcomes are not determined by chance; often used to convey that success requires effort rather than relying on luck.

220
Q

Vengeance

A

Punishment inflicted in retailation for an injury or offense

220
Q

Bitterness

A

The feeling of resentment

221
Q

Casket

A

A container for a deceased person’s body

222
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Exacting

A

Making one demands on one’s skill, attention or resources

223
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Fell through

A

To fail to happen or be completed.

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Mother-daughter

A

Describing a relationship or bond between a mother and her daughter.

225
Q

Gliding

A

Flying in a glider

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Q

Nod

A

To lower and raise the head slightly, often as a sign of agreement or acknowledgment.

227
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I come together

A

To unite or gather with others.

228
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Bootleggers

A

People who illegally produce or distribute alcohol.

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Q

Deliberately

A

Intentionally; on purpose.

230
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Gizzards

A

The muscular stomach of a bird or other animal, often used in cooking.

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Despised

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To feel a strong dislike or contempt for something or someone.

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There’s always a catch

A

An unexpected drawback or condition in a situation that seems too good to be true.

233
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Time warp

A

it indicates a situation where time seems to pass differently.

234
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Everything seemed to go my way last night

A

Refers to a situation where events turned out favorably for someone.

235
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Haunt

A

To appear repeatedly or to disturb someone’s thoughts.

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Move along

A

To continue progressing or to leave an area.

237
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Dangled

A

To hang loosely or swing.

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Yuppies

A

Young urban professionals, often characterized by a lifestyle focused on material wealth.

239
Q

Brake

A

A device for slowing or stopping a vehicle.

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Q

Rattling

A

Making a rapid succession of short, sharp noises; can also refer to being nervous or agitated; used to emphasize something

241
Q

Critters

A

Informal term for small animals or creatures.

242
Q

Outskirts

A

The outer parts of a city or town.

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Soothing

A

Having a calming or comforting effect.

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Q

Skyscrapers

A

Tall buildings in a city, typically used for commercial purposes.

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Sprawl

A

The spread of urban development into rural areas. to lie or sit with arms and legs spread out

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Prone

A

likely to or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something, typically something regrettable or unwelcome.

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Mar

A

damaging or spoiling something

248
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Nick a boat

A

Steal a boat in british

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Baker

A

Someone that bakes breads, cakes, and other bakery items

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Astound

A

To astonish or greatly surprise someone

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As though

A

An “as if” alternative, indicating that something appears in a certain way, but it’s not

252
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Limp

A

To walk with difficult, usuallt due to an injury; Lacking strength or firmness

253
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Comb

A

An item to arranging hair; To search thoroughly

254
Q

Thoroughly

A

Rigorously

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Rather small

A

“Rather” means “somehow” or “quite”. So “Rather small” means “somehow small” or “ quite small”.

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speeding

A

driving faster than the legal limit or going at a high speed in general; can also refer to rushing or move quickly

257
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Creep You Out

A

To cause fear or discomfort

258
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Hatchet

A

A small axe

259
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Lavender

A

A plant known for its fragrant purple flowers

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Q

Sickness

A

The state of being ill or a strong feeling of disgust.

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Q

Roll the Windows Down

A

Lower the windows of a car, often to let in fresh air or feel more connected to the environment.

262
Q

Drown You Out

A

To overpower someone’s voice or noise, making it hard to hear them.

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Q

Solace

A

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

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Heartfelt

A

Showing genuine and sincere feelings

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Greaving

A

Expression deep sorrow, especially due to a loss

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Auburn Hair

A

“Almost red” hair

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Shore

A

The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water.

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Along

A

Moving in a constant direction on or beside something; or used to indicate accompaniment.

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Q

Ride out the storm

A

To endure or survive a difficult or turbulent situation until it passes.

270
Q

Can on a string

A

A reference to the old-fashioned method of communication using two cans connected by a string, often symbolic of rudimentary or makeshift communication.

271
Q

Rattled

A

Disturbed

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Underneath

A

Below or beneath something

273
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Clench

A

To tightly close or grip something, often due to anger, fear, or effort.

274
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Bail

A

To abandon something (informally) or to secure release from custody (formally).

275
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Noose

A

A loop made in a rope, often associated with hanging or symbolism of entrapment.

276
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Shins

A

The front part of the lower leg, between the knee and ankle.

277
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Gurney

A

A wheeled stretcher used in hospitals or medical facilities to transport patients.

278
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Rites

A

Ceremonial acts or practices, often religious or traditional.

279
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Reed

A

A tall, slender plant that grows in wetlands; also a thin strip in musical instruments like clarinets or saxophones that vibrates to produce sound.

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