jpdb beta

conjunctive particle indicating a cause or reason

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quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined

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to throw oneself (e.g. off a cliff, etc.)

2

good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless

1

bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy

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inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care

1

dull pain

1

among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once

1

to pull up; to haul up

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scene of a fire

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helicopter

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to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)

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to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)

2

flashback

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revolving lantern

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comb

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tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin

1

dream for the future; hopes for the future

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training extra hard

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to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected

1

to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate

1

not worth mentioning (with neg. verb); nothing special

1

current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present

1

to raise (to maturity); to bring up; to rear; to train; to educate

2

to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered

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teacher (classroom)

3

(table) napkin; serviette; sanitary napkin; sanitary pad

2

popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious

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Bimbo

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cheek

1

ketchup; catsup

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to stare at each other; to lock eyes with

2

to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)

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time is money

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to make good use of; to use to one's advantage

2

to head towards; to direct one's steps to

2

to make a firm resolution

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rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion

1

vicious circle; vicious cycle

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to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to

1

benefactor; patron

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before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing

1

series

2

cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine

3

in a row; in a line

1

magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view

1

what on Earth is this?

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title

4

close thicket; dense forest; jungle; amazon.com

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crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing

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