jpdb beta

contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation

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to cramp; to be cramped; to get a cramp (in)

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OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary

3

possible; potential; practicable; feasible

2

bad; wrong; evil; no good; wicked; reprehensible

1

to hear a rumor; to get wind of

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chance; opportunity

1

hanging around; wandering around (aimlessly); moving around (restlessly); running around

1

to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off

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coffee cup; spinning teacups (amusement ride)

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return slot (for coins in a vending machine); tray return station

1

employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson

2

thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward

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slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness

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time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance

2

lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up

2

to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over

2

to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed

1

to head towards; to direct one's steps to

2

work; job; labor; work

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time limit

1

shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace

3

reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse

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to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

1

to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict

3

to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire

1

something; some kind of; for some reason

1

the very thing; itself

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to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to

1

quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly

1

to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath

1

imprudent; indiscreet; immodest; indecent; inconsiderate; inappropriate

1

to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride

1

being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious

1

second-year student; second-year pupil; biennial; biennial plant

4

shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears

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both (people); the two of them

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accomplice; co-conspirator

1

swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply

1

once more

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so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore

2

bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy

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to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)

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for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze

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followers; hangers-on

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judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly

1

road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)

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to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)

1

there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately

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to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still

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