jpdb beta

a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat

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abolition; discontinuance; discontinuation; repeal; annulment

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many-sided; multifarious; versatility

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to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on

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field; sphere; realm; division; branch

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horses and cattle

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security; guarantee; collateral; guarantee (e.g. of safety)

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debt; loan; liabilities; number of games under the .500 mark

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contract of employment

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legal; lawful; legitimate

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deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet

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to discuss; to talk together

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to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to

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common knowledge; well-known fact

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was

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loitering on the way; wayside grass

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(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case

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to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward

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to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively

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return; coming back

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to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone

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careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate

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window frame; window sill

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three times

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twice

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bullying; teasing; chivying

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least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least

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eating together; dining together; having a meal together

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of late; lately; this part; this point; here

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confidence; trust; faith; credit

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to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high

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to smile (at someone)

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withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy

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(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of

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mother-in-law

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doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious

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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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disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character

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the former; the first

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in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story

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mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable

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entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence

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arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations

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to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation

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to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate

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result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit

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past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40

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old friend; old acquaintance

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relation; relationship

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wet nurse; nursing mother

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