jpdb beta

harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict

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call; invitation

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to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into

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to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)

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should do; ought to do; must do

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mission; errand; task; duty; obligation

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to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)

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to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour

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to cast down one's eyes

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shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited

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to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out

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that gentleman; that lady; he; she

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minor; not of age

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to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other

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eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking

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then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case

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screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)

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aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank

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reputation; respectability

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topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news

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to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about

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chasing too far; pursuing relentlessly

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highest grade; superlative degree

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to empty; to vacate; to evacuate

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no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it

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past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)

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shipping; shipment; forwarding

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elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)

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because of; owing to; due to

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to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire

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coarse; rough

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intensely; severely; strictly; tightly; compactly; closely

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without holding anything back; mercilessly; relentlessly; energetically; vigorously

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to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around

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rainbow

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mast

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watchtower; watch tower; lookout tower

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to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to

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sailor

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lifeline; safety rope; safety tether

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to fasten (something or someone) to; to tie (to); to fix; to bind

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acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance

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to clamber (up); to scale

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four o'clock

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middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary

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to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold

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return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)

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weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather

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never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up

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to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with

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