jpdb beta

any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand

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captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)

2

to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position

2

small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit

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bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops

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even if not; even without

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skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable

1

artifice; wiles; trickery; art of a courtesan (esp. for seducing or deceiving customers); coquetry

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mastery; skillfulness; dexterity; master hand; expert

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to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations

2

formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding

2

condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise

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postponement; deferment; hesitation; delaying; suspended sentence

2

present condition; existing state; status quo; current state

1

to stop (doing); to cease; to desist; to drop; to lay off; to give up

1

compromise; concession

3

advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus

1

to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with

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bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh

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listener's role

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to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)

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chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox

1

the front; honest; upright; decent

2

to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)

1

party venue; place for a party; banquet hall

3

heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever

1

excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal

1

to become excited; to grow lively

1

restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget

1

to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline

1

bouquet

4

distance (of a ski jump, baseball hit, etc.); carry (of a golf ball); flight (of an arrow)

1

clenched fist

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to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

2

brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing

1

to show up; to appear; to turn up

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mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)

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disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment

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to get used to hearing

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that is not supposed to ...; that ought not to ...; that should never ...; that cannot possibly ...

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commemoration; celebration; remembrance; memento; souvenir; keepsake

2

flattery

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to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to become sated; to become satiated; to have one's fill

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maze; labyrinth; inner ear

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exit; way out; outlet; vent

2

to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined

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dead end; blind alley; no through road (i.e. on signage); end; end of the road; end point

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other side; opposite side; other party

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less than ...; smaller ...

2

to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)

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