jpdb beta

to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch

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embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful

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both ears

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no, not like that (but like this)

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rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice

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to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest

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near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here

2

uh-huh; sniff-sniff

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exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover

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convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience

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to move forward; to move on

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intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart

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to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear

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blood

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plant; vegetation

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inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation

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navy blue; deep blue

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surge; serge

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rib; frame (of a ship)

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emission; release; radiation; release (of goods, a player from a team, etc.)

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with a start; with a jump

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to bend; to turn up; to turn down; to double

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hey; hold on; come on

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thick (paper, cloth, etc.); heavy

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to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up

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bare skin; naked skin

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to lay bare; to expose; to reveal

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female (animal, plant)

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a certain ...; some ...

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skirt

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having an expert eye

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thickly; viscously; stickily; sleepily; drowsily; dozing off

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caramel (browned sugar used as flavouring)

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to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on

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to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)

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separation; partition; detachment; segregation; isolation

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hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up

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already; now; no longer; not any more

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coin; hard currency

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fan shape; sector

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knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle

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to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)

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virus

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microorganisms; saprophyte; saprophytic bacteria

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pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead

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vertical; perpendicular

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ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)

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so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much

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grain of rice

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vermiculation; peristalsis; crawling like a worm

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