jpdb beta

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

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(the thing) itself

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shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.); losing momentum; loss of efficiency

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lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating

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physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)

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to bud; to sprout; to arise; to begin to grow

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to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)

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opposite; reverse; contrary; front and back; parallel to; back to back

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to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal

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to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in

3

rest; break; recess; intermission

2

sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops

3

shade of a tree; bower

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to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air

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positioning side-by-side; parallel arrangement; going along with something; following the crowd; treating something in an equal or egalitarian manner

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refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed

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white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright

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cloud

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outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else

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to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support

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birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)

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but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that

2

yes; that is so

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few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient

2

to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

2

significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest

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one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)

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in name only; figurehead; (only) by name

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was

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of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing

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abandoned child; foundling

2

society; the world; the times

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circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs

4

special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial

3

unconcernedly; nonchalantly; indifferently; blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly

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lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking

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to set (sun); to become dark

2

word; word

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high spirits; gleeful mood

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quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly

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light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy

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complete change; about-face

2

dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding

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self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness

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the exact opposite

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for this very reason; that is exactly why

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comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy

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for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)

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pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment

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to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet

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