jpdb beta

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

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I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that

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as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")

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younger sister

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good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response

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admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled

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not only ... but (also); as well as ...

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to follow (someone's) example; to imitate; to copy; to learn (by observation)

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to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch

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former king; late king

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thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness

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even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing

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ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice

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by means of; due to; because of; according to

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to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple

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even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...

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result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following

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scarce; rare

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treasure

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to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure

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somewhere; in some respects; in some way

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negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible

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(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front

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to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on

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of course; certainly; naturally

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certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons

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clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely

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such; like that; that sort of

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to catch off guard; to catch unprepared

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to open (one's eyes) wide

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fifteen; 15

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year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)

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long (time); longstanding; for a long time

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to hide; to conceal

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common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open

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endurance; perseverance; patience

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effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving

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to need; to demand; to take; to require

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irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going

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irritation; annoyance; frustration

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how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how

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uncommon; extraordinary (in relation to human characteristics)

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emotional strength; force of will

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owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)

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so much; so; like that

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corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with

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penance; austerities; mortification; difficult work; strenuous task

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difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error

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same; similar; (just) like; equal

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surroundings; environs; circumference

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