jpdb beta

very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)

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or; otherwise

2

intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse

1

full of; brimming with

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to watch over; to watch attentively

3

curious onlookers; rubbernecks

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gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees

9

sign of life; human presence; humanity; humaneness

1

from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely

3

steam; vapour; vapor

1

common; usual

2

to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb

1

to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)

1

back; behind; rear

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to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out

7

hand; hands

1

practice; training

3

to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air

14

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

11

fundamental; basic

8

impossible; unlikely; improbable

2

tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining

2

opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items

1

sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)

6

to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart

7

that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game

2

to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)

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disregarding; ignoring

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tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity

2

monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself

2

question of degree

1

in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)

2

from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point

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point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead

10

to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out

2

to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated

3

to shake one's head

11

advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful

1

only; merely; but; no more than

7

miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic

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in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case

3

well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable

1

breath; breathing; tone; mood

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and then; and so; and; so then

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buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking

3

existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no

1

back (of body)

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grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops

2

to go along; to walk along; to follow

1

just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that

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