jpdb beta

to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive

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to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)

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useless resistance; vain struggle

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to vacate; to surrender (e.g. a castle); to give up (e.g. a position); to hand over (e.g. power)

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viewer; (television) audience

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to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to

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chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory

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reference; allusion

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consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study

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linkage; entanglement; involvement; relationship; interaction

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meaning; called; said

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both sides

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from here; from this place

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coercion; extortion; compulsion; force

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burglary; burglar; closet

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exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit

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determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will

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imitation; copying

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unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy

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gist; main point

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properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly

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novel; original; striking; strange; eccentric; fantastic

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to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low

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to use up; to squander

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to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)

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nonchalant air; unruffled air

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to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into

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gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy

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regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better

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fighting bravely; strenuous efforts

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light; faint; pale; fleeting

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to crumble away; to collapse

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to swallow; to gulp down

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cheer; shout of joy

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to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing

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to resound; to echo; to reverberate

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being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)

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to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss

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putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank

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to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through

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to be overcome with emotion

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invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable

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though; even if; whether ... or ...

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taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away

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ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card

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escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism

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to let out a cry; to break forth

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control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition

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fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift

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to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide

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