jpdb beta

to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)

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muffled voice

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(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact

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rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)

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both; (not) either

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to shuffle one's feet; to trample underfoot

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to talk; to speak

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helm; (ship's) steering wheel

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intruder; invader; trespasser; raider

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prevention; check

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to lose one's life

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(degree of) risk; riskiness; danger

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to possess; to haunt

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in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye

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to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward

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being about to cry; the verge of tears

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to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on

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to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy

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embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile

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well; now; then

2

low tone; bass; low voice

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to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege

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note; memo; memorandum

2

to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down

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to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention

3

hey; hold on; come on

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comedy

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tearful voice

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meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable

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nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable

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possession (by a spirit, demon, etc.); dependence (on)

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to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear

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as promised

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compensation; equivalent value; consideration

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manufacture; production; production (of a film, play, TV show, etc.)

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starting work (on); setting to work (on); commencing (a crime); playing (a move)

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selfish; self-centred; egotistical

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rare; seldom

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party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party

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several years; a few years

2

what; what?; hey!

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sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)

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best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent

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to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)

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present; gift

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fellow; mutual; companion; comrade

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range (of a voice or instrument); register; compass

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call; invitation

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difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...

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first letter of a word; capital letter (at the start of a word or sentence); initials (of one's name)

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