jpdb beta

to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)

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swing and a miss; (punching and) failing to make contact; (ending in) failure; fruitless effort

1

edge of town; outskirts of a village

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detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location

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house; building

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old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago

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to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)

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overall

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something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?

2

to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter

4

exit and entrance

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locking

2

like that; so

2

on bad terms; at loggerheads

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achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization

3

to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to put into words; to refer (to)

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who the heck; just who

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to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away

4

vacant house; unoccupied house

4

to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)

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what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty

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to run up to; to rush over

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one by one; thoroughly; exhaustively; with a fine-tooth comb

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capture; seizure

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preparations for a journey; travelling clothes; traveling clothes; travelling outfit

2

to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on

1

luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)

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to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)

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superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding

2

to raise one's voice; to shout

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to break down crying

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tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy

3

to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase

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to take someone's hand

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very deeply

2

thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward

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anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z

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to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued

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married couple; husband and wife; man and wife

4

run-down house; dilapidated house; shabby old house; (arch.) rag and scrap merchant

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to inform; to give notice; to tell in advance; to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first

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to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard

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dust

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window

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wooden; made of wood

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to jar; to creak; to grate

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wherein; therein; thereinto

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cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing

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cellar; basement

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hidden room; secret chamber

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