jpdb beta

twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw

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gust (of wind); blast; influence; impact; instigation; agitation

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to come to know; to perceive; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)

2

such

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by hook or by crook; by all possible means

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just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of

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lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification

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no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about

2

three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)

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adjustment; coordination; regulation

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line-up (of players, products, etc.); lineup

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(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion

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being too late; losing one's final chance

2

to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)

1

accumulation; accumulate; store

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to be based in (a place)

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dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour

3

it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written

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friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by

2

to lead (an advance); to spearhead (a campaign, attack)

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end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part

1

composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation

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to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words

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to collude (with); to conspire (with); to make friends with; to get along well with; to become intimate (with opposite sex); to establish a secret liaison (with)

1

joint struggle; common (united) front

1

to let one's guard down

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to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean

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for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze

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to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at

2

resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret

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to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)

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taking the opportunity to do something; doing something incidentally; doing something while (you) are at it; doing something on the way; while I'm at it

1

frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise

1

shudder; shiver; trembling with fear

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to count; to enumerate

2

once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning

1

route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)

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nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter

1

regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing

2

to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated

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feeling; sensation; tentative; rough; interjection

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inference; deduction; induction; reasoning

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conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation

4

main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus

5

present point (i.e. in history); at the present time

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support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support

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doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own

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to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse

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to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable

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understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)

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