jpdb beta

to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)

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tall (of a person)

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to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

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to force back; to jostle

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to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected

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to begin talking; to open up

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belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of

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standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against

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garrison; guards

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cork

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to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat

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suspicious; doubtful

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to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)

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mumblingly; mutteringly; unintelligibly

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to laugh scornfully

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only; merely; but; no more than

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now that; since; so long as; because

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proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification

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to cheer (for)

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to win; to gain victory

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crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling

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to talk (a person) down; to confute

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nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish

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to be eloquent; to have a way with words

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to think; to use one's head; to exercise one's brains

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bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh

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rapid succession (e.g. questions)

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towel

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to do a silly thing

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one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route

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personal feelings; self-interest

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to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)

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gong (instrument); gong (sound at the end of round, etc.)

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downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently

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depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection

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to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)

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feeling keenly; fully realizing

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easy; simple; plain

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to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind

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supplication; appeal; entreaty; petition

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hesitation; indecision

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lawsuit; complaint

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to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)

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suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden

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solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition

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face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house

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question mark

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to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud

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right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon

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till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)

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