jpdb beta

absurd; irrational; unreasonable; absurdity

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roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique

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to topple over; to be overturned; to capsize; to be overruled; to be reversed; to be discredited

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to drop one's shoulders

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in that way; like that; that way

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lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid

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clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance

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to have in one's dreams

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hostility; antagonism; opposition

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not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope

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jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)

2

to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage

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to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with

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to slip out (of words, remarks, etc.); to pour from one's lips; to blurt out

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hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined

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shall ...; to assume; to suppose

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on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead

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to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)

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to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)

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price; cost; charge; price (of achieving something); cost; sacrifice

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courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts

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polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention

2

probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid

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as stated; verbatim; literally

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if so; in that case

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strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; not knowing the true nature

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to sum it up in one word; ... is the word for it

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conditional; qualified; with conditions attached

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to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

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interest; eagerness; enthusiasm

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to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue

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depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit

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adjournment

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to try to do; to attempt to do

2

king

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to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)

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to wave one's hand

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fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift

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indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!

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small room; closet; cubicle; booth; stall

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to go past; to pass; to pass by

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anyhow; in any case

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to be relieved; to feel relieved

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huge mound; heap; pile

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bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion

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to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)

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to spread rumors; to spread rumours

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(balance) scales; carrying pole; shoulder pole; thread take-up lever (on a sewing machine); spreader bar

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to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind

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sorrow; grief; anguish; anxiety; worry; trouble

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