jpdb beta

to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly

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to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)

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fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent

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torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour

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to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise

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rational

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thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...

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four people

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fishing; angling; change (for a purchase); clickbaiting; trolling; writing deliberately inflammatory posts online

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exploration; expedition

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infancy; childish; infantile; immature

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age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)

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association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

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to beg; to ask; to request; to invite

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to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively

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if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say

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to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)

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feeling; sense; impression

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there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

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informal talk

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to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together

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in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically

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someone who is in their element; (lit.) fish that has found water

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to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious

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to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support

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to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood

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it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...

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stilts (for walking); hobby horse

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to look around; to look towards (us)

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to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)

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complete change; about-face

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vocal sound; tone of voice

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relative; relation; kin

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one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)

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because of; owing to; due to

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breaking off (an engagement, negotiations, etc.); cancellation

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fiance; fiancee

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good family; respectable family; decent family

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(your, his, her) daughter

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behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing

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as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever

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unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares

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to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)

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to smoke (tobacco)

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-years-old

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this year

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marriage

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age; years

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to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush

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tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health

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