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1
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(Expression) To experience and show a strong feeling of anger, especially suddenly.

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Throw a tantrum

2
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  • To quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly. If you do this with an opportunity, you take it eagerly. - The act of holding onto someone or something.
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Grasp

2
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(Típicamente)

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Typically

4
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A stone or post at the side of the road that shows the distance to various places, especially to the nearest large town.

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Milestone

4
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(Rebelde)

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Rebellious

5
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Not assisted (one word)

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Unassisted

6
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  • A sudden and short perior of increased activity, effort, or speed. (Acelerón) - To increase or grow very quickly, or to suddenly increase by a particular amount. (Acelerar)
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Spurt

6
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  • To understand something, especially something difficult. (Comprender) - Understanding. (Compresión)
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Grasp

7
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  • A sudden fast stream of liquid. (Chorro) - To flow out suddenly and with force, in a fast stream. (Salir a chorro)
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Spurt

7
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Phrases with mind: Be worried about something.

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Have something on your mind

8
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Phrases with mind: Remember.

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Bear in mind

9
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The ability to get, achieve, or keep something.

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Grasp

11
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An important event in the development or history of something or someone’s life. (Acontecimiento)

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Milestone

13
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Not pleased (one word)

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Displeased

14
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Phrases with mind: Stop you from worrying.

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Put your mind at ease

16
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(Inmaduro)

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Immature

17
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Phrases with mind: I couldn’t remember a thing.

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My mind went blank

18
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Phrases with mind: Try not to judge before you know the facts.

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Keep an open mind

19
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Phrases with mind: I forgot.

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It slipped my mind

20
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Phrases with mind: Have an idea.

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Have something in mind

21
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(Consecuencia)

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Consequence

22
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Phrases with mind: Increase your knowledge.

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Broaden the mind

23
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Having no equal; better or greater than any other. (Incomparable)

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Unparalleled

24
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(Adquirir)

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Acquire