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... but it thrilled me all the way down to my
toes. |
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I'd
caught a glimpse of him in the halls, and all the girls in
my third-period World Lit class had been drooling over him. |
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I'm glad that one of my best friends isn't totally
brain-dead
! |
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... but that's not
all there is
to her. |
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I haven't decided what I want to be
yet. |
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I've managed to make some money
at it, though. |
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Some people think
that kind of music is old-fashioned but I am happy
with it. |
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Listen, if you are
not too
buried in homework tomorrow, why don't we do some
window-shopping at the mall. |
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I didn't hurt you or
anything, did I ? |
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.... she lives only a
few blocks
from me. |
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I am old fashioned
in everything. |
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.... and a little
tingle of excitement ran
down my spine. |
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... he didn't give me
any details. You want to
fill me
in
? |
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The party's on
Sunday. Are you
available
? |
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I know it's pretty
short notice. |
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Jill : Terrific! How much do
you charge ?
Nik : Forty dollars for the afternoon.
Jill : That sounds pretty
fair.
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She had made other
plans and said she'd try to
hook up
with us later. |
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She looks fantastic
in
bright, vibrant colors |
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They had a much bigger
selection
there. |
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We'll be using
local talent. |
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You actually want me
to perform in this
benefit
concert ? |
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If they agree to do
it, we're
all set. |
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There's still a lot
of
organizing to do. |
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I'll probably be calling next week to
set a date. |
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Squaring my shoulders, I
pressed the doorbell. |
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You were terrific
with the
kids. |
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Well, it's not
exactly
a sure thing. |
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I'm really looking forward
to
next Friday. |
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She will be calling you
with
the details. |
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I decided I'd better start singing before I said something
even
dumber. |
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You'll be a perfect
opening act for Motion. |
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I'll call you to
set things
up. |
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I left them to make
small talk while I dashed upstairs .... |
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I checked my appearance
in
the mirror. |
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I don't know how realistic it was, but I couldn't help
identifying
with
(
[identify with someone] to feel able to share or understand
the feelings of another person ) her. |
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Have you ever thought of going that
route? |
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... there was no way
I was going to
keep on dressing that way. |
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I am not nearly ready for anything as
heavy-duty as that. |
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the
pace is a lot slower here, but that's a nice change. |
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The dance is less than a week
away,
and so far I'm clueless. |
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That was
much too
personal
and private. |
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Well, I was right about his
being
a swimmer. |
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It's always a real
blast. |
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... he had made an excellent impression
on my parents Friday night. |
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Does this mean you'll
go along with
my idea for the costumes? |
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Angie didn't seem at all
distressed. |
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Loosen up
and have some
fun. |
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It would cover the cost of my Halloween costume, I'd even
have
a little left over. |
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This concert could turn out to be
a
big break ( a
sudden or unexpected chance to do something, especially be
successful in your job ) for you. |
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When you
put it that way,
it makes sense ........... |
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I was kind of afraid you might tell me to
get lost. |
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It'll be good to
stretch yourself, try something
different for a change. |
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He seemed to have a natural talent
for it. |
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Don't you know I am a guy of many
talents
? |
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They're nothing compared
to
yours. |
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The future seems a long way
off. |
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I hoped my parents wouldn't
have a
fit when they saw how skimpy the outfit was. |
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I was almost deafened
by rock music blaring
at top volume
from the speakers. |
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I asked as soon as Jill was
out of
earshot. |
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but I'd feel like a
freak
if I dressed this way all the time. |
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I didn't mean to get you
all
upset. |
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But seriously, Nik, a lot of guys
go
for
that kind of look. |
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It's very special to me because you
inspired it. |
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You're
loaded with talent,
Nikki, but you won't get anywhere
until you bring your material up to date. |
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You want me to
butt out
and leave you alone, is that it ? |
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Cool, it's
settled then. |
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It was obvious that I had been right
about Scott's feelings for me. |
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Every night I cried myself
to
sleep. |
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What
had he
been
about
to say ? |
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... for the next hour I actually forgot my
troubles. |
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Today's schedule was pretty
light,
...... |
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You should let him know you're willing to
meet him halfway. |
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I am afraid I am
fresh out
of answers. You've to figure that one out all by yourself. |
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I felt the
adrenaline
surging through me ...... |
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I hate to back out
on you
guys, but you'll have to give me a rain check. |
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I wanted so much to
make up with him. |
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What
good would that do ? |
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It's damaging
to her ego. |
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It was impossible to
shut him out of my mind completely. |
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I stood there
in a daze. |
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All of a sudden I
ran smack into
someone. |
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She said I was a
control freak
who always had to have things my way. |
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I did a lot of
thinking over
this past weekend. |
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I promise I won't
butt in. |
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