jpdb beta

to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap

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secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes

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to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together

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to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear

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to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

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will; volition; intention; intent; determination

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to destroy

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innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded

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to bear; to endure

2

morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps

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unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history

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to rise; to swell; to intensify; to increase; to grow stronger; to get higher

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to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)

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height; elevated place

2

before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future

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subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task

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clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)

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efficiency

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regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on

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can't go on like this; can't stand it anymore; can't take it any longer

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excuse; explanation

2

ruler; measure; measuring stick; standard; criterion; yardstick

1

to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)

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both parties; both sides

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purple lightning; flash; swordflash

2

especially; particularly; above all; portioning out (servings of food)

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to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with

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to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up

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to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice

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to steal a glance (at); to look furtively (at); to take a peek (at)

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to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)

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anything and everything; just about everything

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may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

2

assistance; support

2

related to; in relation to

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to say; to speak; to tell; to be called

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not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)

2

several steps

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to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate

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to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol

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want to do

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carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)

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role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role

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guarding; guard; railway bridge (over a road); (railroad) overpass; flyover

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completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently

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in the same way as; just like

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rolling over; turning over; turning around (the other way); reversal (of direction, course, etc.); producing a positive from a negative; producing a negative from a positive

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one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object

2

grey; gray; ashen

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at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current

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