jpdb beta

trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon

1

going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another

1

to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

1

to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)

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esoteric writings; Upanishad (sacred Hindu treatises)

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success or failure; outcome; result

1

in spite of; despite; although; regardless of; irrespective of

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remuneration; recompense; reward; toll

3

red hair

2

to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree

2

bunch of flowers; bouquet

2

putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation

1

seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate

1

to put into effect; to put into practice

1

to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal (e.g. to the public); to urge; to exhort

1

refreshing; clear

1

with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff

1

blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe

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devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding

3

moment; brief space of time

2

to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter

3

to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson

2

pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says

1

public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing

3

target

1

to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront

1

affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious

1

together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

4

(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly

2

of all things (people, places, days, etc.)

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kiss

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to have the nerve to

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woman

1

satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client

5

in high spirits; excited; energetic

1

doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence

2

smirkingly; broadly (grinning)

1

confidence; trust; faith; credit

1

although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again

1

regret; repentance; remorse

2

sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care

1

dress coordination; costume coordination; fitting session; costume fitting

1

clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress

1

serious look (on one's face); straight face

1

insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind

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to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)

2

make-up; get-up; disguise; costume

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papier-mâché; something that looks good superficially; sham

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imitation; sham; -like

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which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon

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