jpdb beta

rise and fall; ups and downs; shame and glory; bright side and dark side; (lit.) light and shadow

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also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise

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but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding

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feeling keenly; fully realizing

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portion; section; part

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weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)

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growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)

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tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so

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to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away

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to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart

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intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)

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roar; howl; yell; bellow

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to gather; to collect; to assemble

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shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext

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to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered

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dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable

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power; might; authority; influence

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-like; sort of; similar to; resembling

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to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?

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it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?

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yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's

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far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead

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after all; because; but; even; too; as well

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technique; art; skill; move

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why; how

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to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important

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as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also

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alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay

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to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)

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on

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Armed

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to be

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but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...

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training; drill; practice; discipline

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in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something

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always; constantly

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to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored

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that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such

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now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

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to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow

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feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment

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oof; umph; whoosh

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heigh-ho; heave-ho; la-la

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decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card

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to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

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signature move (assoc. with a martial artist, wrestler, etc.); finishing move

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what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any

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to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize

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we; us

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in that way; thus; so; so?

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