jpdb beta

newcomer; tyro

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linking together; tying in a row

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to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront

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to smirk; to grin broadly

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to look away; to turn away

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big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with

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to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

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thorough; exhaustive; complete

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to relearn; to brush up

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having to be; must be; should be; ought to be

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to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)

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policy

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deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely

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calculating

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shoulder width (breadth)

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wild

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to wear; to be dressed in; to have on

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wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven

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male (animal, plant)

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rehash; (boring) rerun; second brew of tea

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to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)

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according to plan; as planned

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waiting to see one's opponent's move before doing anything (e.g. as a disallowed act in rock, paper, scissors); bringing something up after the fact; revealing something afterwards; holding back until the last minute

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closely contested constituency; highly competitive marketplace; (fig.) battleground

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3rd day of the month; three days

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to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)

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to have in one's dreams

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to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind

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heinous

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hacking; hacking (basketball, rugby, etc.); fouling

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to pull out (with force); to pierce; to bore into; to steal (e.g. personal information)

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if times were better; if one had been born at an earlier, more opportune time; if times had not changed; if I had my due

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police officer

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right to use; (the) use

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the second time

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to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)

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group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school

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acquaintance; friend; familiar face

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to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for

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drinking bout; merrymaking

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high-grade sake; fine drink

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one's home; one's house

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offstage; backstage; behind the scenes

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to drain; to flow (unobstructed); to sell well; to be in good demand; to exit the stage; to remove (a prop) from the stage

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luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at someone's expense)

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fruit cocktail

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main event

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paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)

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second

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hometown; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains

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