jpdb beta

earnest apology; humble apology; apologizing profusely

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readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)

1

things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that

3

talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor

1

deciding the winner from a photo

1

a little; a few; small; only; just; merely

2

to precede; to forestall; to anticipate

1

difference between the finishing times of two competitors in a race (expressed in lengths in horse racing); winning margin

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centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental

3

irreplaceable

1

Bourbon

2

McQueen

2

cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)

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to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)

1

to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

2

to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)

2

pride; dignity; self-worth

1

the last moment; the very end

3

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out

3

end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring

1

essence; true nature; substance; reality

2

personification; impersonation; embodiment

1

three times; thrice; third (interval)

1

for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first

3

to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through

1

three; 3

1

to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct

2

successive championships

1

to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

4

which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon

1

to pour on

2

shout of abuse; jeers; boos

3

many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly

1

to account for; to make up; to occupy (a place, position, etc.); to hold (a rank, seat, etc.); to occupy (one's mind, heart, etc.); to weigh (on one's mind)

1

in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but

2

assassin; candidate fielded by a political party to oust an incumbent of the same party

2

role of the villain; the bad guy

2

after that; afterwards; thereafter

2

slump

2

to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender

2

extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more

3

to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain

2

before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously

1

to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)

1

personal history; background; career

1

to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx

1

management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome

1

to love

3

a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many

1

miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic

1