beauty spot
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a small dark spot on the skin. The American word is beauty mark.
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the thick sensitive layer of skin that is just below the epidermis. It contains blood, the ends of the nerves, blood vessels, and sweat glands.
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the outer layer of skin on top of the dermis. Hair and feathers grow from the epidermis.
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a small brown spot on your skin. A permanent raised brown spot on your skin is called a mole.
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if you get goose pimples, very small lumps appear on your skin and your hairs stand up straight, because you are cold, frightened, or excited
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the skin and hair cut off an enemy’s head as a sign of victory by some native american groups in the past
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a line that appears on your skin when you get older, or when your skin has been damaged by the sun
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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