jpdb beta

to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)

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to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under

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subordinate; underling; henchman; minion

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thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances

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monkey show; bad acting; overacting; unconvincing performance

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suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy

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as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie

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to distinguish; to discern; to make out; to tell

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place to put something; storage space; storehouse; depository; repository; shed

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to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos

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desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable

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conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative

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to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on

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to live long; to survive

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spurt of blood (from one's victim)

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plastic bag

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kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food

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vinyl

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per-capita division; division according to the number of people

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Botha

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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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to soil one's clothes

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fingerprint

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evidence; exhibit

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circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money

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no!; no no!; no, not at all

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to finish reading; to read through

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to swim

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first-rate; finest quality; the best

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upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere

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you; I; me; oneself

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to read the situation; to sense the mood

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to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)

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a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh

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to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in

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some people; a few people; several people

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approval; endorsement

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to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess

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to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)

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selection; choice; option

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somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why

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vanity

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candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)

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air conditioning

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comfort

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acting ability; talent as a performer

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comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy

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weather-beaten

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courtyard; quadrangle; middle court

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horticulture; gardening

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