jpdb beta

to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to reflect; to muse; to ruminate

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to dress up

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to take a picture

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since some time or another; since who-knows-when

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apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize

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to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively

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to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand

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to dissolve; to melt

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to pray; to wish

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to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up

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to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate

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pride; boast; credit (to)

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to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent

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only; merely; but; no more than

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growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)

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to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten

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letter; missive; note; mail

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to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)

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to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten

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memories; recollections; reminiscence

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foundation stone; cornerstone

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single; solo; solitary; just one; only one

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sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical

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to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

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suspicious; doubtful

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halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked

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essential; important; crucial; vital; main

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standby; preparation; arrangement

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to frown; to squint

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(poor) treatment; (bad) behavior; behaviour; action; act

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oh, OK; oh, I see; oh, yeah?; hmm

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to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out

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to take on a role; to take part

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to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account

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close to the ear

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spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino; spaghetti aglio e olio; spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and dried red chili flakes; capsicum; chili pepper; cayenne

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slight intoxication

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weakly; helplessly; weak; flimsy; easy to bend

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to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in

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in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely

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to glare at; to scowl at

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to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

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combination; pair; duo

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to be in a huff

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to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind

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musical composition title; song title

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last chapter (book, etc.)

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lower part; foot; lower direction; left part of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage right (actor's POV)

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to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn

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intro; introduction

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