jpdb beta

meeting again; reunion

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old friend; old pal

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(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area

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thought to be; seen as

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to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display

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collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck

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explanation; vindication

3

bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement

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at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance

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conclusion; decision; end; settlement

2

flash (of light); glint; schiller

3

rioters; mob; insurgents

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suppression (of a riot, revolt, etc.); repression; putting down; quelling

1

sound; noise; audio; acoustics; reverberation

1

(sense of) sight; eyesight; vision

1

cut; cutting; omission; cutting; haircut; (continuous) shot (in a film or TV show); illustration (in a book, newspaper, etc.)

1

waste land; wilderness; moor; field; plain

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to rampage; to run wild; to run amok; to rage (of a storm, waves, etc.); to be wild (of the wind); to be rough

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as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever

1

shock wave

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to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)

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to shoot through (a wall, the heart, etc.); to go through; to pierce; to hit (e.g. the bull's-eye)

2

everywhere; all over; throughout

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hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit

1

several minutes; a few minutes

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to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after

1

suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden

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aviation; flying

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to chase; to run after; to pursue

1

first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all

3

relief; aid; rescue

1

ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle

1

before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them

2

large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)

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to stop (someone) by throwing one's arms around them; to catch (someone) in one's arms; to hold (someone) back

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impossible to do (although wants to)

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negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible

2

to be exhausted; to be tired out; to be worn out

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to cover one's face

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panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind

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to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)

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polarized light; polarised light; polarization (of light); polarisation

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rock; boulder; crag

2

to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

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speed

2

very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes

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I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago

2

welcome home

2

to wipe; to dry

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smile

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