jpdb beta

(religious) faith; belief; creed

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laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow

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draft; draught; handprint; signed hand-print

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distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly

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to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse

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historic; historical

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perception; sensing; noticing

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from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course

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facing upward

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to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up

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an issue being settled; a case being closed

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to detain; to check; to restrain

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light blue; pale blue; aqua

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wedding present

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long way; distant place

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dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness

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decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly

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wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law

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means; is; as for

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a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly

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squishy; springy; bouncy

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parents' ability (or inability) to let go of their children

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to become angry or sullen; to take offense; to be miffed; to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off

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to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy

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association; society; organization; organisation

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to use up; to exhaust; to wear out

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on the way; someday

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to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)

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our country; our land; one's own country

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disparity of wealth; wealth inequality; social inequality

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friendship

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to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate

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to come and stay; to drop in; to visit

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with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)

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to pick on; to tease

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to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare

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congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!

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clear; bright; sunny

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dream for the future; hopes for the future

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trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing

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with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)

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moving; touching; stirring

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bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy

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mass production

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workshop; studio; atelier

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audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep

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shopfront; storefront; shopwindow; over-the-counter

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gratitude; thanks

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it's been a long time; long time no see

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loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft

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