jpdb beta

to carry in one's hand; to have in one's hand; to lead (e.g. troops); to present (an issue, policy, artistic work, etc.); to take up

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sharp-eared; have sharp ears; picks things up fast

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to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire

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illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane

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ongoing; in progress; afoot

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this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that

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to say nasty things (about); to use abusive language

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pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed

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few in number

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isolation; being alone; being friendless

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two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; two people cut from the same cloth

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to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other

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brazenly; shamelessly; alternating wins and losses (every other day); (arch.) stupidly; (arch.) cluelessly; (arch.) slipping away secretly

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a certain ...

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folk tale; folktale; folk story; folklore

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compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane

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fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless

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to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch

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roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique

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way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression

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to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said

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wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!

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to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous

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to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders

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to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)

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just one person; only one

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such; like that; that sort of

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very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best

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rope; cord; policeman's rope

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to send; to dispatch; to despatch; to bestow (favour, etc.); to grant (e.g. pardon)

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rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance

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independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative

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obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race

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to take time

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if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have

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to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death

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(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure

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to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten

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safety; welfare; well-being

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professional duties

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side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time

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a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)

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well, I must admit ...

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to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)

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escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing

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night sky

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flickering; flashing on and off; glaringly (bright); painfully (bright); prickling (pain)

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the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket

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suggestion; hint; implication

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soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself

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