jpdb beta

preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice

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to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out

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caller; visitor

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something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside

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half day

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putting into operation; invocation

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the way back; the way home; return trip

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black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator

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prey (i.e. of a predator); kill; victim (of a crime, a hoax, etc.)

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therefore; consequently

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to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)

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check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base

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difficult to imagine; quite unlikely to; very doubtful; would not expect

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weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset

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standard; norm

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to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)

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manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; maker (person or device that makes something)

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heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)

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set (of things); combo; setting up; preparing; setting (hair); set (in tennis, volleyball, etc.); set (in a play, film, etc.)

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to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)

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inference; deduction; induction; reasoning

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participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in

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hospitalization; hospitalisation

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to get a phone call

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fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit

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detention pending trial; confinement; custody

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to notify; to advise; (arch.) to know; (arch.) to reign; (arch.) to govern (a country)

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to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)

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good-for-nothing; useless; worthless

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probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid

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to concern; to be related

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leaving behind; desertion; abandonment

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quiet (e.g. neighbourhood); peaceful; tranquil

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high-end residential area; affluent neighbourhood

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townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street

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stop button (on a bus)

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all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy

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after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to

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gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons

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wall; fence

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along; parallel to; in accordance with

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secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes

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perpetrator

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swelling; enlargement; becoming fat; hypertrophy

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attachment (to); tenacity of purpose

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to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)

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art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice

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throbbingly (of pain)

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anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever

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to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss

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