jpdb beta

veteran (in a particular field); person with a lot of experience; old hand

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taking up a new post

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in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

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teacher; instructor

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being very busy; busyness

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stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded

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craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman

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old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated

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blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole

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introductory remarks

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to exchange words

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importance; gravity

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another thing; other things; another man's property

2

uh-huh; sniff-sniff

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row; line; group (of peers); ranks (of); sequence; series (taxonomic rank)

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with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly

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thirst for knowledge; intellectual thirst

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lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with

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remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard

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object of avid desire; object of envy

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(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point

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zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager

3

to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive

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to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)

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what proportion; what percentage

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exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution

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to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part

2

data; datum

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is not; am not; are not; isn't it?

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child's tear-stained face

3

he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing

3

growing late; latening

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way of calling (something or someone)

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feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction

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to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy

3

to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions

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airplane; aeroplane; plane; aircraft

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near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon

3

brush tip; first on a list; head; chief

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demonstration; presentation; stage show; performance

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to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together

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to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat

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well; in good health; safe; free from accident

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moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)

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in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious

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young girl; lass; adolescent female

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just because; even if; even though

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to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point

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to have stiff shoulders; to feel ill at ease; to feel uncomfortable; serious; sober

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(holding of) a solo recital or performance

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