jpdb beta

now that it's come to this; since it's come to this

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looking depressed; long face

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you could say; you might say; verging on the

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clue; lead; key; handhold; hold

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rather than (do ...)

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performing without rehearsal

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as always; as usual

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to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject

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advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly

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(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent

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cushion to soften the blow; something that cushions the blow

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next year

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about this time

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cough; ahem

3

clearing one's throat; cough

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cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga

3

to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of

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to be

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front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive

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it doesn't matter what; anything is fine

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bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling

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bag; satchel; briefcase; basket

3

to compare with the eye

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subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive

2

to put on airs; to assume importance

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fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience

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understood; I see; OK; present; here

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crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)

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surprise

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dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest

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speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)

3

to mimic; to imitate

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to stare (at); to glare

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(one's) self; oneself

2

family-oriented; familial

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to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out

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confections; sweets; candy; cake

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to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something

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to do (for someone)

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housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters

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having slow reflexes; being nonathletic; person who is not athletic

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hallway slippers; indoor shoes

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to pieces; into shreds

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fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way

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(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter

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reveal of how a trick is done; disclosure of a secret (cause, source, etc.); exposure; explanation

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tiny; little; wee

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to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

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gluttonous; greedy

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sneaking a bite; snitching food

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