jpdb beta

just before

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to accompany; to go with; to go together

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at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth

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to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)

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in proportion to; just as much as

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but; however; provided that

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to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)

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to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone

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if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested

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pair; pair-oared boat

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to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject

2

phooey

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everything turning out fine; the whole thing being settled

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even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...

3

condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on

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to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)

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to be needed; to be wanted

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older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy

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to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug

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proud; lordly

3

this person

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to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on

1

to communicate

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one of two (possibilities, alternatives, etc.)

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(teacher's) platform; podium; dais

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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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mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance

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to shed tears

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with a friendly grin; smilingly

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to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished

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pressure; encouragement; urging; promoting

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to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct

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the opposite sex; isomerism

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by choice; of one's own free will; on one's own initiative; off one's own bat

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always; at any time

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and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless

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to hate; to detest

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eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view

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will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope

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two; 2

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younger; junior

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your; indicates high rank or status; indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)

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tribe; clan; (taxonomical) tribe; group (of the periodic table)

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system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation

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abolition; repeal

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(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much

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high class; noble

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to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close

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to resemble closely

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baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)

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