jpdb beta

person of character

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to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with

2

to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate

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to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal

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reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of

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to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope

4

as likely as not; fifty-fifty; even match; tie

2

outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment

1

course (of a road, moving object, etc.); way; course (of events, action, etc.); direction (e.g. an argument is heading in); reasoning; logic

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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

2

(a) look; gaze

1

talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful

5

approach (to a problem, issue, etc.); approach (of a long jump, aircraft's flight, etc.); inrun (of a ski jump); approach (to a building, mountain, etc.); approach shot

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logical

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interpretation; explanation; reading; construction

1

one leap (i.e. skipping intermediate stages); one jump; one step; jumping (with both feet together)

1

one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)

1

embarrassed smile; embarrassed laugh; bashful smile

1

direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination

1

mystery

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script reading; scenario reading; avid reader; bookworm; reading a book; reading books

1

unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)

1

foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures

1

red herring

1

ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf

1

aspect; phase; condition; modality

2

to feel depressed

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very much; very many; more and more

2

overwhelming

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vector; direction (e.g. of one's activities or interests); focus

2

to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go

1

being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)

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rubbing (someone) the wrong way; irritating (someone)

1

reset; fresh start; new beginning

1

tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice

1

in those days

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to take upon oneself; to volunteer; to undertake; to offer (to do)

1

important person; strategic person; key figure

5

to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part

1

to leave to one's imagination

1

strenuous effort; earnestness; seriousness

1

to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one

1

rifle

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invisibly; secretly; privately

2

you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)

1

as you know; as we know

3

that gentleman; that lady; he; she

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losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown

1

via; through; by doing; by means of; using

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profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc., esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing

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