jpdb beta

to worry (about); to be concerned (about); to have trouble doing ...; to struggle to ...

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pain; ache; -algia

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elite; best; pick; cream of the crop

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insisting

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to soothe; to calm; to pacify

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to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous

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direct hit

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pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment

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to grimace; to make a wry face; to contort one's face

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old woman

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to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb

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one's physical safety; personal security

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by any standard; (not) even as flattery

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hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate

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to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)

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to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked

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outer canthus; outer corner of the eye

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wrinkle; crease; ripple

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to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)

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to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase

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to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return

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before; previously; ahead; pardon me for leaving (before you)

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crying face; face of a person who is crying

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vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump

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to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved

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two places; two spots; two locations; two parts; two passages

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presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in

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foundation; basis

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crime; criminal act; offence; offense

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exposure by washing away; washing out; exposed aggregate (finish); exposed aggregate concrete; revealing the grain of cedar boards by washing and scrubbing; finding out (after an extensive search or investigation)

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to remove; to take away; to clear away; to tear down; to pull down; to demolish

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offender; criminal; culprit

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feudal lord

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hot-blooded; hot-headed; temperamental; impulsive

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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

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consensus; collective will; collective opinion

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what would (you) do?; what to do about it

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whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")

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confidence; trust; faith; credit

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accumulation; accumulate; store

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to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes

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center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused

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proposal; motion

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although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again

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crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch

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munching; crunching; (lightly) scratching (an itch)

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to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle

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speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...

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independently; individually; separately; alone; singlehanded; unassisted

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to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander

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