jpdb beta

planned; scheduled; systematic

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self control; self restraint

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desire; appetite; lust

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formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding

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to let loose (e.g. a fart); to utter (e.g. a lie); to do

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selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful

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honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances

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important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game

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general idea; concept; notion

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to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin

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muddy water; red-light district

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true state; actual condition; reality

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to want; to desire

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to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely

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to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by

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essence; true nature; substance; reality

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to live through; to survive

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poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky

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language of one's country; mother tongue; native language

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without

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to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain

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habit; behavior; behaviour; trait

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seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up

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by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking

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one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself

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unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled

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exposure; disclosure

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ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly

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worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering

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to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)

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wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject

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rather; sooner; preferably

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may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

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hair (of the head)

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without

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rightly or wrongly; by all possible means

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teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)

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full speed

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to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)

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question mark

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wildness (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished

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interesting (personality, turn of phrase, etc.); pleasantly different; tasteful; attractive; charming

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in that manner; like that

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front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive

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courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts

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bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling

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to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to

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to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with

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ill will; malice; evil intent

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thorny shrub; wild rose; briar; thorn; cusp

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