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build up: enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages
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cheeky: bold, impudent
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dam: a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
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fall into place: become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
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go over the top: exaggerate
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help out: assist, give help
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maddened: irritated, infuriated
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put aside: to move (an object, etc.) to one side, esp in rejection
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reservoir: A natural or artificial pond or lake used for the storage and regulation of water.
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tackle: deal with
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take over: take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
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till: compartment for money, as in a store.
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to be confronted with: to engage in confrontation
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to end up: to finish with the possession of someone or something or in the company of someone or something.
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to fluster: to make or become nervous or upset
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to jot a few things down: to make a note of something/few things
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to make a fool of someone: to render ridiculous; to outwit; to shame.
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to overflow: to flow or run over (a limit, brim, bank, etc.)
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to pile up: To accumulate.
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to reach for the stars all at once: to reach the top (in short time)
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to run a course: to organise a course
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to shake like a leaf: to tremble with smthing, to shiver with smthing
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to shelter: To provide cover or protection for.
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to snap: to break producing a clicking sound; to talk to sb in a sharp, impolite manner
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to speak up: to talk louder or to expresse one's ideas openly
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to stream: To flow in or as if in a stream
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to subside: (intrans. v.) to sink to a lower, more normal level
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to summon up: to call forth particular qualities, such as strength, courage, wisdom, etc.
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to threaten: To express a threat against. To menace.
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turn up: appear (e.g. at a party, meeting) (phrasal verb)
