jpdb beta

to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done

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always; all the time

2

to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud

2

to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge

1

rather; better; instead; if anything

3

(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually

1

fragile; brittle; delicate; sensitive

1

all the time; every single time; thank you (for your continued patronage)

1

fierce attack

1

more than expected

1

stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded

1

domestic affairs; internal administration

1

skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme

2

admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled

2

direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter

1

to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.); to restore (a deleted passage; in proofreading)

1

quick pace

1

to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend

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to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)

2

appearing all together

1

to the utmost; to the best of one's ability

2

work; operation; task

4

to delay; to put off; to procrastinate

1

hard fighting

1

empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless

1

completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)

1

décolleté; décolletage; robe décolletée; low-cut dress; low-cut (neckline style); décolleté

1

extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid

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necklace

1

to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

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gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail

3

all; everything

1

to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood

1

verbal attack

1

to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)

1

guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper

3

to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing

1

loud voice

2

offense and defense; offence and defence

1

to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)

4

visitor; guest

1

to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance

1

rather; sooner; preferably

1

on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway

2

running as fast as one can

1

escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing

1

to win; to gain victory

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to take refuge in; to succeed in running away

1

gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying

2

present condition; existing state; status quo; current state

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