jpdb beta

to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)

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suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort

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to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double

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close to the ear

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to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour

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sentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentence; declaration (of a diagnosis, bankruptcy, decision, etc.); announcement; pronouncement

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tyranny; abuse of power; violence (e.g. of a storm)

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

2

tornado; hurricane; typhoon

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kaleidoscope

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all directions; every direction; all sides; all quarters; everywhere

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in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye

2

siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement

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immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay

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firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship

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being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)

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proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close

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dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)

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change; alternation; rotation; replacement; substitution; shift

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to break on the shore and retreat (of a wave)

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wave; billow; ups and downs; (something) advancing step by step; (something) surging forward inopposably; tendency

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boisterous dance

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each; (arch.) you (plural)

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conduct; behavior; behaviour

3

dynamic visual acuity; DVA; kinetic vision

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hexagon

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a drop in the bucket; a drop in the ocean; pointless exercise; waste of time; (something that is) too little, too late; (lit.) (pouring) water on a hot stone

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each; every; all

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gap

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to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with

2

fresh wound; fresh bruise

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right shoulder

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blade; braid

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left foot; left leg

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disgrace; humiliation

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irritating; frustrating

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repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row

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opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism

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waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath

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unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)

3

inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)

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(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)

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to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)

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to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable

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mistake; error; blunder

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to soothe; to calm; to pacify

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small; fine; detailed; stingy

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sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break

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water's surface

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to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path

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