jpdb beta

open-mouthed

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what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

3

smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft

1

to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)

1

tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous

1

regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better

4

evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat

1

war; battle; match; game; competition

1

learning by watching others; learning by imitation

1

having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way

1

(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it

2

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

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to be delirious with fever; to have a feverish dream; (fig.) to be crazy about something

2

clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate

3

even

2

trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern

6

to polish one's skills

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wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration

1

secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)

1

a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed

1

as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much

2

listener's role

1

to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply

1

bare hand; empty hand

1

to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise

1

to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)

1

careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate

6

to take by surprise

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to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

2

you; (arch.) your residence

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by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all

2

disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character

2

by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means

3

to beat to death; to kill

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to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal

14

the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime

1

careless; carefree

1

to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to

1

to settle (a problem)

1

to make a fist; to clench one's fist

1

to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with

1

hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff

1

to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp

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a long way off; matter for the future; not going to happen anytime soon

1

to hate; to detest

1

well; now; then

1

rough-hewn; incomplete; unrefined; still in the process of being formed

1

to serve; to do

1

hatchet; axe; wood-chopping; wood-splitting

2