jpdb beta

thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward

4

to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute

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year; age; years; past one's prime; old age

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to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten

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the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not

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knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)

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to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten

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to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive

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one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself

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many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly

4

bare earth; ground

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to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)

3

(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service

1

still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less

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to go past; to pass; to pass by

1

to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for

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to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw

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vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard

3

to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire

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steel

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to be crushed; to be squashed (flat); to be discouraged

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worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering

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nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade

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astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful

1

unevenness; roughness; ruggedness; inequality; imbalance; unevenness

1

to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)

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clay

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trace; tracks; site; remains; scar

3

(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style

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middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer

2

cold sweat

2

devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding

1

every person; every mouth; every entrance

2

uproar; disturbance

1

logical connection; chain of reasoning; coherence; blood vessel

1

victory; triumph; conquest; success; win

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to fight; to exchange blows; to rally

1

sticky; thickly (e.g. painted); heavily (applied); all over (pasting, stamping, etc.); clinging (e.g. of a person); following around

2

(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?

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completely; all the way; altogether; bodily

1

ticklish; embarrassing

1

cackling (sound of shrill laughter)

1

wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect

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solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy

1

to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone

1

nearly one hour

2

often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently

1

bruise

1

hurt; injured

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to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float

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