jpdb beta

to scan; to look over

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sixteen; 16

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

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debt; loan; liabilities; number of games under the .500 mark

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to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)

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father and mother; parents

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frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health

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double suicide; lovers' suicide; group suicide; family suicide; dedication to the point of self-sacrifice

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rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk

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to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued

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to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience

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to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved

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to move (to another area, country, etc.); to migrate

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tragic but brave; heroic; grim

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waiting room

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moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence

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large amount of baggage; bulky baggage; cargo

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dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze

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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

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silvery background

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moonstone

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best in the world

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to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands

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dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)

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prices of commodities; prices (in general); cost-of-living

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love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland

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cheap hotel

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unpacking (esp. after moving house)

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to get used to using; to get accustomed to using

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silver coin

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tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed

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marriage registration

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writing paper; stationery; notepaper

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ink

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government office; public office

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employment examination

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recruiting; job offer; job vacancy

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putting one's courage to the test

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to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence

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treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay

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loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending

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clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress

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store; shop; restaurant

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suit (clothing); suit

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out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb; produced at an unorthodox location

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use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement

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interview (e.g. for a job)

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one by one; one at a time; in turn

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conference room; council room

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silver hair; gray hair; grey hair

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