jpdb beta

to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in

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grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip

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previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation

2

grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over

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or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

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far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry

2

decorations; offerings; mere window dressing

2

to backbite

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(not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) altogether

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the entire force (of soldiers)

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to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble

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one's own room

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to take a shower

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to talk to oneself; to mutter

2

the end (of); powder

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somewhere; in some respects; in some way

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help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace

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(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future

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to leave in the dark; to leave out in the cold; to keep out of the loop; (lit.) to leave outside the mosquito net

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change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality

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to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)

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to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize

2

stress

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source; origin

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somehow; for some reason; without knowing why

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skull; cranium

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the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes

2

to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around

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automatic; intransitive verb

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to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

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after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means

2

achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization

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obstacle; hurdle

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to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat

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or

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self-torturing; masochistic

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very; extremely; that is

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young girl; lass; adolescent female

3

skipping a grade

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education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education

1

back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)

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child's face; childlike face; boyish face; baby face

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idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)

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downward spiral; negative spiral; vicious circle

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to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender

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self-pity

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poor health; ill health; unhealthy

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absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended

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shifting (the burden) onto; ill effects; negative consequences; burden

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always; all the time; at all times; (at) any time; whenever (you like)

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