jpdb beta

shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")

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palm (of one's hand)

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naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord

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having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end

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only; merely; just; at most; no more than

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to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

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what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?

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to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die

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whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless

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just a little

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several drops

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in two equal parts

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the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all

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supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being

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to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)

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buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking

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afterimage; imprint

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to grimace; to make a wry face

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to break through; to penetrate; to pierce

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pincushion

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extempore; impromptu; improvised; ad-lib; off-the-cuff; instant

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thud

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to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...

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unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy

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to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed

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lance

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to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with

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direct

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to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort

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to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass

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sadist

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encroachment; erosion; corrosion

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according to plan; as planned; on target

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receiving an electric shock

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to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise

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fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement

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insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind

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exactly right!; indeed; damn straight

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utmost limits; extremity; limit

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cold-blooded; unfeeling; heartless; heart of stone; inconsiderate

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popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for

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how can (one) do something

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to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up

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beast; brute; animal

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breathing; respiration

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top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes

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to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move

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to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)

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I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...

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cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate

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