jpdb beta

fast-talking; rapid talking

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to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.); to restore (a deleted passage; in proofreading)

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to pluck; to pick; to nip off

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to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into

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intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)

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suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly

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reply; answer; response

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to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly

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unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short

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to do as one likes

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one's frame of mind; way one looks at things

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fixed idea; idée fixe; stereotype; prejudice

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

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to possess; to haunt

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observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance

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spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell

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way; method; means

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to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively

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passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); pass (ceding one's turn); giving (something) a pass; pass (ceding one's turn after there are no more useful moves)

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refrain

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way of life

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stray sheep; lost lamb; (fig.) person at a loss for what to do

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baby; infant

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to become dim; to become blurred

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to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)

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hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense

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to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block

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epilogue

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couch; bench; ottoman; settee

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time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance

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hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room

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heavily; profoundly

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slight movement; slight tremor; quiver

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even

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body pillow; hug pillow

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certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly

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to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself

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to be hazy; to be misty

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after a short time; in a short while; a short time later

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last moment; eleventh hour; platform made of dirt used to perform executions (decapitations) in the Edo period

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to fight against; to oppose; to face

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desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity

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impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest

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starting afresh; going back to square one; abandoning (e.g. a plan); clearing an abacus

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party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner

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courtyard; quadrangle; middle court

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clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor

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welcome party

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congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!

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physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)

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