jpdb beta

like; as if; the same as

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early afternoon

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to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate

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only once

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peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm

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bounce; bound

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plop; plonk; plunk; flop

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to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)

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to hold one's tongue; to shut up

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at will

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to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet

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spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen

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mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with

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to read the situation; to sense the mood

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to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

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mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin

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beginning; start

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before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end

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several years standing; over several years

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useless; worthless; absurd; baloney

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well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!

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all of a sudden; unexpected; abrupt; sudden

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how many people; a number of people

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18; eighteen

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(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of

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to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds

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going to and from school

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to have a chat with; to exchange words or promises; to promise; to get engaged

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to divert; to distract

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on the occasion of

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extent; scope; sphere; range; span

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silent; mute; dumb

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to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face

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checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers

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to show each other

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someone who studies very hard (at school); grind; swot; studying hard; cramming; swotting

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half the body; half length

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bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)

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to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)

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grip

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to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment

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to leave

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spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence

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to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel

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to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision

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hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe

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frame; flame (abusive or threatening message)

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hitting the ball squarely

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vigorously; swiftly

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deep blue sky; bottomless blue sky

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