jpdb beta

hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory

1

tire track; traces of a person or thing; path one has taken; locus

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to follow (a road, path, etc.); to trace; to follow (a clue, scent, tracks, plot, etc.); to trace (a route, history, family tree, etc.); to head towards (of a situation); to go in the direction of

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while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way

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3rd day of the month; three days

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afternoon; p.m.

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I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said

2

companion; company

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calling on; visiting

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office (e.g. the Oval Office)

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management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons

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to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious

2

to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

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coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance); musicians' box on the left side of the stage; lower seat

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to face each other; to be opposite (to)

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one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)

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letter; note; epistle; correspondence

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what sort; what kind

2

letter; note

2

to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee

3

to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to

2

demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment

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at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step

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return (of something borrowed or entrusted); returning; giving back; repayment

2

to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block

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-less; lacking; non-existing

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barrier; checkpoint; checking station

3

messenger; envoy; emissary

3

term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)

3

within; inside of; less than

2

near; nearby; not far off

1

fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification

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at; in; at; when; by; with

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life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood

1

one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance

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to write down; to note down; to mention; to describe; to inscribe; to mark

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seeing; looking at

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to become fully formed; to take proper shape

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confident; assured; self-assured; bullish

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serious; grave; dignified; solemn

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to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)

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trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse

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other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary

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letting (someone) die without helping

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I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

4

personal feelings; self-interest

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refusal; rejection; denial; veto

2

trouble; bother; annoyance

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to give a reason

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alternative plan

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