jpdb beta

self-torturing; masochistic

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professional killer; hit man

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even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...

1

rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom

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poster

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to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of

2

sales message; sales copy

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complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression

1

there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other

1

biggest; greatest; largest; maximum

1

scoundrel; rake

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too much; excessive; too

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fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly

1

older; senior

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pigtails; two plaits hanging about one's shoulders; two plaits hanging down one's back; queue

3

cheerful; lively; lighthearted

1

(sleeveless) undergarment; padded undershirt

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to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)

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as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly

1

future (usually near); prospects

1

older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am

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to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal

1

should not; must not

2

matter; item; facts

1

to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)

1

pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over

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acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance

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bull's-eye; object of desire; most-coveted goal; male crotch (as a target in fighting); the jewels (as in "kick him in ...")

1

however; because; as

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to aim at

3

sharp (blade, image, mind, etc.); sharp; number sign; hash sign; mechanical pencil

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to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

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twice

2

crotch; crutch; groin; fork (in a tree, road, river, etc.); tines (of a fork)

1

to kick into the air; to kick up; to kick from below

1

scoundrel; rascal; villain

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carefree; free from worry

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anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case

1

junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student

4

special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial

1

henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child

1

direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.); initiation

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secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart

2

drawing pin; thumb tack

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special; TV special

1

learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)

1

condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite

1

like this; this sort; this way

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anyway; either way; one way or the other; whichever; whatever

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pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person

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