jpdb beta

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

1

to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses

1

all night; throughout the night

1

migratory bird; bird of passage

2

dawn; daybreak

2

by all means; no matter what; at any rate

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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street corner

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production (e.g. play); direction

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to quit one's job; to resign

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application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment

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one's mind

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far away; far off; far; long ago; long before

1

sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air

1

several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number

2

town; city; municipal; urban

2

excelling; surpassing; outdoing

1

to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect

5

back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind

1

wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line

1

chill; the shivers; shivering fit; cold; coldness; cold air

2

jet black

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night sky

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stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies

1

to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)

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to fall onto; to happen; to befall

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next morning

3

previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day

1

to change completely; to change suddenly

1

fine weather (i.e. little or no clouds); fair weather; clear weather; clear sky; fair skies

1

to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)

1

to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam

1

cool and clear

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to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete

1

gun; cannon; artillery

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telephoto lens

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mature in age and wisdom; middle-aged

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unarmed; without weapons

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here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally

1

on the snow

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to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)

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successively; one after another

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formation (e.g. of aircraft)

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sky-blue

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smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable

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to release a shutter (camera); to click a shutter

2

corner; nook; recess

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hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house

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beige

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leather boots; rubber boots; wellingtons; wellies; long boots; high boots

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