jpdb beta

to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools

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preference; priority; precedence

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to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate

1

to be found; to be discovered

4

to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)

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to be unable to let pass unnoticed; to be unable to be indifferent; to be unable to just watch (without doing anything)

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with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by

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groan; moan; moaning

2

(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity

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to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest

6

I; me

2

to be all smiles

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shy; diffident; retiring; reserved

1

tray

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tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?

1

harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict

1

physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy

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kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)

1

is something that; is that which

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bright; intelligent; clever; smart

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another person; others

2

such

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to frolic about; to mess around

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as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit

1

means; way; measure

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with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay

2

to slip off

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future; distant future

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to be helpful; to be useful

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fire; flame; blaze

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public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing

3

to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply

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to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)

2

wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper

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moving from place to place; being passed around repeatedly; rolling about

1

spark

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to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to

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smoke; fumes

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to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear

3

the nasal cavity

2

stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation

2

gunpowder; powder

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odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...

2

magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch

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playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together

1

to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone

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with these words; while saying

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flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle

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book; volume; this; present; main; head

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light source

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