jpdb beta

reference; allusion

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to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap

7

advance payment; money paid in advance

2

complicity (in a crime); collusion

1

to be traced (of a criminal); to be tracked; (arch.) to have a (male) lover

4

hesitation; wavering; faltering; balking; recoil; flinching

2

safe plan; infallible measure

1

blow; shock; strike; batting

2

compensation; equivalent value; consideration

8

consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp

1

large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive

2

compassionate; sympathetic

2

to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious

3

view (of life, etc.); outlook

1

easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick

1

to create a debt in one's favor (e.g. by doing someone a favor); to create an obligation in one's favor

2

to do by the use of

1

mediator; go-between; middleman; broker

5

remittee

2

measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement

2

to tell a lie; to fib

3

a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late

3

to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence

1

inspection of personal belongings (e.g. before entering a venue)

1

a bit of contrivance; some fiddling; a little ingenuity

1

to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)

2

transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)

10

to ambush

3

you bastard!; you son of a bitch!

3

a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago

1

congratulations!

2

cracker; party popper; cracker; cracker

2

bursting; rupture; explosion; breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off

1

birthday cake

1

don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought

2

normal temperature; room temperature; constant temperature; fixed temperature

1

chocolate cake

1

fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way

1

(and) yet; but; for all that; nevertheless

1

waterworks bureau; water department

1

water supply; water service; channel; strait; water course; waterway

2

faucet; tap

2

repair work; restoration work

1

litre; liter

1

wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade

3

bottle

1

refrigerator; fridge

2

one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity

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to turn up (hem, sleeves, etc.); to fold back (e.g. a page); to turn back; to double back; to enter (the second half; e.g. of a match); to do immediately (e.g. call back, answer an email)

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making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance

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