jpdb beta

slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.

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to narrow; to reduce; to contract

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fundamental; basic

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to experience (something unpleasant); to go through; to suffer

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not worth considering; out of the question

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weak enemy

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possession; ownership

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when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

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(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest

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to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)

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this much; this amount

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halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked

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what to do

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wild beast; wild animal; brute

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several steps; much (better, higher, etc.); several cuts (above)

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still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less

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disadvantageous; long (odds)

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to devote oneself wholeheartedly to; to sacrifice one's health for; to risk one's life

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strenuous effort; hard struggle; working hard; hard fighting; fierce fighting

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to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat

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hesitation; indecision

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the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly

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you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; a small sacrifice may be necessary to solve a more pressing problem

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the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not

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to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)

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to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed

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platinum (Pt)

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army corps; corps

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yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer

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with a (sharp) creak; with a squeak; with a screech

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to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour

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anguish

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ruin; destruction; fall

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forced; compulsory

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mental anguish; mental distress

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knockdown

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unconcernedly; nonchalantly; indifferently; blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly

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reference; allusion

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group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school

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formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy

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securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying

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matter of the highest priority; top priority; first priority

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predicament

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to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)

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to send (rain); to shed

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panic

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evening; evening hour

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remarkably; noticeably; visibly; considerably; perceptibly; appreciably

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hundred; 100

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unrealistic; impractical; infeasible; unreal

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