jpdb beta

to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff

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losing oneself (in); being absorbed (in); forgetting oneself

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to shout at

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everyday; always; at all times; frequently

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(political) power; authority; influence

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to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

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opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke

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to push aside; to brush aside

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to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop

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as (someone) says

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essential; important; crucial; vital; main

2

parent and child

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discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude

3

noisily (from many people talking); in a commotion; with a rustling sound (of leaves, branches, etc.); with a rippling sound (of the surface of a lake, etc.); feeling a chill; with a chill (up one's spine)

2

(piece of) writing; document; (act of) writing

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only; sole; unique

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just now; a moment ago

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absolutely; positively; decidedly

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maid; helper; help; assistance

2

offender; criminal; culprit

5

organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)

8

to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with

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member

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some people; a number of people; several people; a few people

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serious wound; serious injury

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upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)

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armed might; military power; the sword; force

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(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means

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crime; criminal act; offence; offense

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hideout (e.g. of fugitive from justice); hiding place

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securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying

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employment; hire

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acquisition (esp. corporate); buy-out; takeover; bribery; buying off; corruption

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supply; provision; raising; procurement

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funds; capital

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crime syndicate; criminal syndicate

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large-scale

2

I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...

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at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being

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demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire

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to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. of fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around

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the more I think about it; the more one thinks about it

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true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses

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to go out to meet; to receive; to call for; to summon; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to take (e.g. a wife)

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objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument

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to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off

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right; correct; proper; righteous; just

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daily routine; daily work; daily lesson

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to grab at; to clutch; to grapple with

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to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with

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