jpdb beta

East Germany (1949-1990); German Democratic Republic

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daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)

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to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase

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to sit (down)

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panties; panty; briefs

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to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time

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top of the shoulders; tip of the shoulder; collar

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bra; brassiere

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to shift; to slide (e.g. something away from something else); to move (e.g. something out of the way); to put off; to delay; to postpone

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tired feeling; feeling of exhaustion; sense of fatigue; fatigability

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absconding; taking oneself off; slipping out (home) unnoticed early (e.g. from work, out of parties, etc.)

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reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense

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to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive

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to wear glasses; to put on glasses

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one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)

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crutch; crutches

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certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet

2

renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; makeover; updating

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hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary

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racer

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or; otherwise

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accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons

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essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)

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compound fracture

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to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect

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good luck; fortune

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tomorrow; near future

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to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)

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obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability

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medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic

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wire

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laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)

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semicircular; crescent-shaped; half-moon

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to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew

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outer canthus; outer corner of the eye

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time passes

2

guitar

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to strum (an instrument); to thrum; to pluck

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imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action

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Woody

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Alleine; Allen

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hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)

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fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material

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to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve

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unrealistic

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but; however; provided that

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first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes

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navy blue; deep blue

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tweed

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yellow

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