jpdb beta

to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful

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caged bird; person whose freedom has been restricted (esp. a prostitute, mistress, concubine, etc.)

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estimate (of costs); budget

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individual; private person; personal; private

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doing whatever one pleases

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favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude

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borrowing; debt; loan

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as it is; frankly

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debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money

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obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude

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bound hand and foot; hedged in (e.g. by restrictions); immobile

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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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the other day; lately; recently

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special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial

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laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)

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quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly

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to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on

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reopening; resumption; restarting

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being ...

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to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)

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escape; break-out; prolapse; proptosis

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escaping from prison; jailbreak

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all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total

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massing (of troops); gathering

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solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause

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as always; as usual

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to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon

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elementary; primary

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to rise; to swell; to be promoted

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(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely

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to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

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to the end; to the last

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to be conceivable

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worst; worst-case (scenario)

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anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly

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cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang

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to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond

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deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely

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nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish

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much the same

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actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set

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time (three times, each time, etc.); times

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or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

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cruelty; hard-heartedness

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to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in

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welcome; reception

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aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad

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to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment

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reliance; dependence

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we; us

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