jpdb beta

to grab (someone) by the collar; to seize (someone) by the lapels

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long ago; a long time ago; already

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to turn up (of evidence, etc.); to become known; to be arrested; to be caught (of a criminal); to be moved to a higher position (of a body part); to be raised (e.g. of a hand to ask a question)

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first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)

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(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies

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to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to squeeze; to bind; to wring; to screw in (e.g. a bulb)

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deep, threatening voice; menacing tone

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to be scared (of); to be frightened (by); to be intimidated (by)

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hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes)

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strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength; force; violence

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Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; Ms.

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illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding

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next or adjoining room

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deeply emotive; moving

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just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment

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to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)

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shriek; scream

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to surge; to well up; to gush out

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moment by moment; hour by hour

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to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree

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boss; chief; head

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to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.

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whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself

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official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)

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one's person

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to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out

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failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)

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to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes

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clear; precise; definite; distinct

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treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection

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pasturing (e.g. cattle); letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked

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to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other

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shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)

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to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw

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to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush

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unfortunately; sorry, but ...

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visitor; caller

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to explain the situation

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rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance

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restriction; restraint; binding; constraint

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mobilization; going into action; being dispatched; being sent out; being called in; turning out

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hmm; I see; hrm

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(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy

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older brother

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imperial command

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without

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private; personal

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to regard (as); to consider (to be); to deem; to look upon (as); to think of (as)

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such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?

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to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up

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