jpdb beta

hard to do

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searching for the culprit; trying to find out who did something

1

immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily

1

to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

2

to be incomparable; to be completely different matters; to be completely different things

2

to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert

1

(on) one's own; (by) oneself

5

figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design

2

to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath

1

rope; cord; policeman's rope

1

with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)

1

grapple; scuffle

1

supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being

1

noisy; loud; boisterous; turbulent; unsettled; restless

2

to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)

1

to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less

1

quits; even; square

2

to twist off

2

switch

4

self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health

2

fresh wound; fresh bruise

1

scratch; scratch mark

2

to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)

1

to leave (a scene); to step away

1

to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up

2

critical

1

rapid (e.g. progress)

1

disaster film; disaster movie

1

taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness

1

favor; favour; affection

2

at the last moment; this late in the game

3

no-good woman; (female) loser

1

(of a couple) fighting and splitting up

1

decorations; offerings; mere window dressing

1

sense of values; values; value system

3

ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)

1

about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite

1

completely; thoroughly; exactly; precisely; comfortably; not at all

1

teaching staff; faculty

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meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention

9

sanction; approval

1

matter; item; facts

1

voting rights

1

to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting

1

firm; determined; resolute; conclusive

2

public morals; discipline; rules governing social behavior

1

to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)

1

appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting

2

punishment; penalty

2

to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with

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