jpdb beta

to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match

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for the first time in one's life

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(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad

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older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella

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(not) even once; (not) ever

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on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with

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to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible

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is not; am not; are not; isn't it?

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potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability

2

by myself; in person; by oneself

6

to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher

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frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed

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talent; ability

2

back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)

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crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)

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to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down

3

to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)

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to experience

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with a grin

2

younger sister

3

grandiose; exaggerated

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may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

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(one's) life

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it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...

4

with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay

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thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love

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to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say

2

father

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to frown; to scowl

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as a child; when one was a child

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to raise one's voice; to lift one's voice; to speak emphatically

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obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty

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both; (not) either

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to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)

2

impossible to do (although wants to)

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to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly

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(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)

2

quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument

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which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who

2

being too late; losing one's final chance

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painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh

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

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appointment; rendezvous; date

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to do (for someone)

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to grimace; to frown

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to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away

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association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

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great lie; falsehood

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true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience

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clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely

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