jpdb beta

to hold still; to hold in place; to calm down; to become steady (e.g. of nerves); to become fixed (e.g. of a gaze); to become glazed

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starting work (for the day); employment; work

4

everyone; anyone; no one

2

sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion

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to trample (down); to crush (by trampling); to ravage

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disgrace; humiliation

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to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted

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superficial; half-hearted; shallow

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to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold

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(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid

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objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument

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inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable

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main theater of war; principal battlefield; main market; principal area of competition

1

counter for people

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stomach; dietary needs

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to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for

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home front

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war readiness; combat preparedness; readiness for battle

1

one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section

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amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby

2

military base

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food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion

3

only; sole; unique

1

enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to

1

flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)

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stipulation; prescription; normal (unit of normality); compulsory exercise (in gymnastics); compulsory routine

1

on time; on schedule; punctually

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setting a place; setting the table

2

insurrection; riot; uprising; rebellion; revolt

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to temper thoroughly; to train well

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hungry wolf

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to hoist; to lift up; to (crowd around and) rebuke; to (gang up and) criticize; to reproach severely

2

to have one's hair stand on end

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to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen

1

stranger; outsider

1

trial; test; try

1

to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)

2

sitting together in a circle; happy circle; harmony

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common reed (Phragmites australis)

1

shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof

1

kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food

1

heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained

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public relations; PR; publicity; publicizing

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group; party; team; squad; section

2

ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance

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small number of people

1

serving concurrently as; concurrently holding the position of; holding the additional post of; additional post

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gathering material (for an article, novel, etc.); collecting information; covering (an event, incident, etc.); reporting; interview (for a news story)

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on the occasion of

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to hunt out; to flush out; to round up; to impress; to recruit

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