jpdb beta

more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once

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troupe of magicians

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first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag

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this and that; various things

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to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than

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if; in case; supposing

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preservation; retainment; keeping

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to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough

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certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid

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hey; say; look

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coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK

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to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)

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to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained

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advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint

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to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder

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from now on; hereafter

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that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so

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to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse

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incompetence; laziness; worthlessness; good-for-nothing; loser; weakling

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setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference

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aha!; yes sir

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genuine; authentic; true; real

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whatever

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participation; joining; entry; adherence

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to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)

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very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)

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to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)

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amiable; affable

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feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness

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that's so, isn't it

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to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept

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to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself

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parting; separation; farewell

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thin person who eats a lot; big eater who stays thin

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to overeat

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to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout

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unable to resist; unable to suppress

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breach of manners; breach of etiquette

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amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity

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foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base

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two groups; two bands

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left; left hand side

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more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time

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tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation

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to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited

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to relate to; to have one's feelings understood

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briskly; smartly; promptly; clearly; lucidly

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to become used to seeing; to be familiar with

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confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)

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moment; instant

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