jpdb beta

to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded

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gem; jewel; precious stone

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necklace

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present; gift

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heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle

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hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.

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at this stage; at this point; (only) now

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presenting (to)

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obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted

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to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention

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one week

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to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up

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to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind

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barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty

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to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough

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-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of

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out (of a ball; in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit

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tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster

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beach; foreshore

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strong wind; high wind; moderate gale

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to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate

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volleyball

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sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical

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to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid

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to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)

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to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out

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sliding

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point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes

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to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate

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to throw up (e.g. mud); to splash (up); to flip up; to tip up; to raise sharply (e.g. prices); to hike

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to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo

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vigorous advance (while attacking the enemy); sweeping advance; string of wins; series of great successes; unbroken run of success (in business, entertainment, etc.)

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properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly

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inside; interior; inner part

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

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clear; obvious; evident; bright; light

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to parry; to sidestep; to dodge

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what to do

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young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute

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in the belly; in one's heart of hearts

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sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly

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to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)

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to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned

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safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory

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request

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putting off; postponing

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you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!

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delay; putting off; procrastination

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that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case

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to steel oneself to; to brace oneself

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