jpdb beta

ground; (bare) earth

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to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees

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to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)

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pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition

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to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve

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to get a lump in one's throat; to overflow with feelings; to be overwhelmed with emotion

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to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick

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sobbing; weeping; fit of crying

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to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)

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ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); seeker; Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

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to wrap up

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to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)

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among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once

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to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind

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distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)

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to draw a line (between); to make a clear distinction (between); to settle (a matter) once and for all; to bring to an end; to take responsibility (for)

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so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore

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one's seniors and juniors; seniority-based hierarchy

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but; however; even though; even if

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protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister

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to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it

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to serve; to work for; to attend

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lie; falsehood; fiction; fabrication

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as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated

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to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge

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paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)

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without

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to clench (one's teeth); to grit; to set; to clamp

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brother-in-law; stepbrother; sworn brother

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pledge; vow; having sexual relations; having sexual intercourse; destiny; fate

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sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)

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otherwise; or else; if not

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tailspin; spin; drilling; boring

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to be a matter of life or death; to be life-threatening

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unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously

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dizziness; giddiness; vertigo

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to grimace; to make a wry face; to contort one's face

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life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life

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flattery; compliment

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to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff

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fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment

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punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact

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to lend someone one's shoulder; to support with one's shoulder; to help carry a load; to lend a hand; to come to someone's aid

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to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to

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taking something out; carrying out; providing money oneself; paying with one's own money; corbel; strengthening under a seam (clothing)

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suspension from school

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light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car

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to count on one's fingers

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official announcement; proclamation

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(one's) concern; having (something) to do with

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