jpdb beta

nervous temperament; worrier's disposition

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superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!

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to follow in order; to go through step-by-step

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aim; goal

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important person

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thug; hooligan

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to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt

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base of the throat; bottom of the neck

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to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal

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all the time; every single time; thank you (for your continued patronage)

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to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good

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battle formation; battle array; lineup (of a team, etc.); cast; staff

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matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)

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wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper

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sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic

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mixed; mingled

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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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sound of the wind

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flat board; slab; slat; monotonous; dull; flat

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hubbub; din; noise

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to lay bare; to expose; to reveal

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to relax one's efforts; to let up; to let one's guard down

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another thing; exception; special case

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breakdown; rupture

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famine; crop failure; chronic shortage (e.g. of water)

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crosspiece (between pillars, etc.); penetrating tie beam

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whitish

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to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee

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long spear; pike

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to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)

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to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract

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sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy

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to change the position of

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city councillor; city councilor; city assemblyman

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to squash; to crush; to flatten

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self and others; this and that; both sides; oneself and one's opponent; he and I

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restriction; restraint; limitation; limit

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good performance; good work; great success

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wind noise

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bowing (a string instrument)

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to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to

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should do; ought to do

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archer; shooter; bowman

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by-product; spin-off; outgrowth; side effect

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distance (of a ski jump, baseball hit, etc.); carry (of a golf ball); flight (of an arrow)

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throwing with the hand

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clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)

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to twine around

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answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result

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camouflage

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