jpdb beta

firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn

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speech balloon (in a comic strip); speech bubble; blowoff; effusion; blowing (of a seasonal or climatic wind)

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to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (of a cat)

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(degree of) risk; riskiness; danger

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commitment; pledge; promise

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partner; pal; accomplice

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master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee

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itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager

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stingy; cheap; very frugal

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to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct

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to grow up

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young person

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to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble

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timewise; temporal; chronal

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the way one drinks; one's manner of drinking

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imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness

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live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship; public duty; public service

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beard (esp. on the chin); goatee

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military station; post

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sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration

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to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose

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to earn the nickname (of); to be dubbed

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important post; important office; key position

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standing watch; sentinel

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ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap

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disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight

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arrival; coming; advent

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straying; wandering (off course)

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to work (for, at, in); to be employed (at); to finish (a term); to serve (e.g. a sentence); to conduct (a ceremony); to perform (a Buddhist memorial service)

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appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre

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David

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first name

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worst; worst-case (scenario)

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all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious

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evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround

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as soon as possible; ASAP

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to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing

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to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort

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(at a rate of) once a month; 10 percent monthly interest

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re-; again

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same generation; one's generation

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to take by storm (e.g. a castle); to capture

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migration; move; emigration; immigration

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ruining a country; ruined country

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fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice

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to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce

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dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar

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aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly

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dress; outfit

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time for ...; time to ...; good time to ...; opportunity to ...; season

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