jpdb beta

origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material

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proud

2

point (of a conversation, etc.); sense; hold; grip

1

shh!; sh!; shoo!

1

leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)

1

to become thin; to fade; to grow pale

7

input and output; input-output; IO

1

terminal (electricity); pin (on a semiconductor or microcontroller); port (e.g. LAN port)

1

protect

3

highest grade; superlative degree

4

confidential matters

1

though one didn't intend (expect) to

1

removal; dismantling; detaching

1

time of emergency; (in an) emergency

1

which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...

1

mum; mom; mummy; the missus

1

alternately; by turns

3

numerous; many

2

underlying cause; indirect cause; remote cause

1

half in fun

1

stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters

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to take over; to capture; to seize; to hijack (vehicle, account, etc.)

3

before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing

4

lower reaches (of a river); bottom; lower part; lower half (of the body, esp. the privates); feces (faeces); end

5

substitution; replacement; permutation; substitution; displacement

1

certain; definite; clear; credible

2

covering one's head with a handkerchief, scarf, etc.; tying a cloth around one's head

2

recently; the other day

1

to skin (one's knee); to graze; to scratch

1

foundation stone; cornerstone

6

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

2

cesspool; sink; manure sink

1

to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered

6

recording

2

direction

2

retake

2

to summon; to get used to call

3

to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do

5

measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment

3

decisive game; important bout; crucial match

5

had enough; flatly refusing; wouldn't do for anything; begging pardon

1

honorable post; honourable post

1

to be in high spirits

1

string made from twisted paper

1

pretty

2

shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing

12

headgear; headdress; (novelty) mask; head mask

1

Afro

1

to the last; persistency; thoroughness

1

image change; changing one's image; makeover

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