jpdb beta

jack-in-the-box; jack-in-a-box

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to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)

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as if; as though

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in succession; one after another

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to talk together

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advancing to the next stage of education; going on to (high school, college, etc.)

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taking an examination (esp. for entrance to a school or university)

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to grow up; to become an adult

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which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow

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putting off (doing); postponement; delaying

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to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

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criticism; judgement; judgment; comment

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sympathy; compassion; pity

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to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to enjoy the beauty of; to appreciate; to admire

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this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that

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malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back

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slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble

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to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white

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to feel as though ...

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to tell a lie; to fib

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role; part; job; assignment

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while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side

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suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting

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occupation; profession; job; vocation; career; trade

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clergyman; churchman; clergy

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

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one second

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meeting place

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mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary

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irritation; annoyance; frustration

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to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage

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lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous

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opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat

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a few seconds; several seconds

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(length of one's) step; stride; pace

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look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression

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to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach

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both shoulders

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grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold

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to spread rumors; to spread rumours

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to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of

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explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology

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to experience

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can't help; won't make much difference

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right to speak

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being excluded; being ignored; being kept in the dark (about); being kept out of the loop; (lit.) outside the mosquito net

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nothing but; none other than

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to come to know; to perceive; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)

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carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky

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exactly right!; indeed; damn straight

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