jpdb beta

to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to

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to become sullen; to sulk; to get angry; to peel (off); to come off

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to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage

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there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other

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innermost depths of one's heart

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reason for concern

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aimless

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flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery

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to burn out

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sports-minded; sports-oriented

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calling by name; designation; nomination

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answer column (section)

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narrow escape from death

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very small fraction (of); very small proportion; very small part; tiny bit

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coward; namby-pamby; wimp; weak-kneed person; spineless person

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being left out; being ostracized

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road approaching a shrine

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to address

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to worry (about); to be worried (about); to be troubled (by); to be pained (by); to be distressed (by)

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completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow

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insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned

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simple and clear; plain and simple

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(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service

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embarrassing; awkward

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to distribute; to hand out

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zip fastener; zipper; zip

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want to ... do something; would like to ...

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endurance; perseverance; patience

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cheek meat

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to twist someone's arm and throw them to the ground; to hold (someone) down by twisting their arm; to wrestle (someone) to the floor; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender

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Lagenaria siceraria var. gourda (variety of bottle gourd); gourd (container) made from its fruit

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kindling; tinder; chips of firewood

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instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye

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to be pleased; to be in a good mood

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(act of) masturbation; pleasuring oneself

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to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish

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to scatter; to spread

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simple; easy; convenient; handy

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to cling

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incessant; constant; continuous; perpetual; everlasting

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to cross the line; to go too far

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to regret

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a few minutes; for a few minutes; for a number of minutes; for a period of a few minutes; for several minutes

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when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives

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good boy; good girl

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self-deprecating; self-mocking

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matter of life or death; life-and-death problem

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report card; result sheet

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(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day

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stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company

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