jpdb beta

to be at a loss for words

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rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)

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to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)

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to throw up (e.g. mud); to splash (up); to flip up; to tip up; to raise sharply (e.g. prices); to hike

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on the way; en route; in the process of (development, construction, etc.); in the middle of

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forced; compulsory

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going backward; turning back; backtracking; regression; retrogression; relapse

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for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)

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effusiveness; gushing; shrillness

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I see; that's right; indeed

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model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon

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spreading; disseminating; scattering; diffusion (of light, gas)

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to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of

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prayer; wish; vow

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to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)

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main force; brute force; strong-arm

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to be kind to; to treat kindly

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drip; fall drop-by-drop; suddenly (of drops of water)

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drop (e.g. of water); drip

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to make muddy (of a liquid); to make cloudy; to make turbid; to make ambiguous; to evade (e.g. the point); to be noncommittal about

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return; coming back

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

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calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind

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persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency

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no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as ...

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sandstorm; noise (video); snow

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future; distant future

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straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation

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(opening of a) wound; cut

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power of recovery; ability to recuperate; resilience

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to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly

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consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp

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to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)

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to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)

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a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course

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to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

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desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application

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ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf

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pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)

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white horse; unrefined sake

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to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles

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vitality; (one's) life force

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to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)

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to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle

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to moan; to groan

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life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation

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regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly

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epilogue

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workroom

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to become speechless; to be at a loss for words

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