jpdb beta

nature; disposition

1

to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)

1

countries

1

on bad terms; at loggerheads

3

to hear of; to learn of

3

related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned

1

to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death

8

firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn

1

as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly

1

to the end; to the last

4

interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party

13

reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference

1

definite; sure

1

unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident

5

assassination

4

(human) life

1

in that manner; like that

8

means; way; measure

2

in one's own way or style

9

if it is the case that ...

1

purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention

4

goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark

1

reason; logic; method; system; order

1

association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

1

in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story

1

conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation

1

first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all

2

noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky

2

to be silent; to say nothing

8

the big two...; two major...; two main...

1

grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude

8

both people; two people; two directions; both directions

2

removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating

1

good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response

1

first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being

7

harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid

2

feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened

1

relatively; comparatively

6

to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup

1

to ask a question; to ask questions

1

reply; answer; response

1

lip service; mere words; professions; lips; mouth; snout

1

arms and cavalry; troops; war; military affairs

3

unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy

2

rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown

5

making do; getting by (somehow); managing

2

real experience; actual observations

1

difference; variation; difference

3

that's the way it is; such is life

2

sister city; twin town

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