jpdb beta

(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion

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reader model; amateur model who appears in fashion magazines

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now; nowadays

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to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)

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to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful

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prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante

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shy

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as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)

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professional

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such ... as; or some such

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most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest

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to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse

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in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start

2

sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible

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peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic

2

to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle

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friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured

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attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance

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as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")

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indescribable; having no way to express

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art of conversation

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gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees

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to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed

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seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that

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collar; color; colour; hair colouring (coloring); calla (variety of arum lily)

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cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene

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one large ...; a great ...

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construction work

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to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish

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mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi

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it seems that; as if

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glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling

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being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

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rave reviews; extremely high praise

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guardian; protector; patron; parent

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proudly; triumphantly

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ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic

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to one's heart's content; as much as one wants

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to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

2

hair styling; hairstyling

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to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish

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road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)

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sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time

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while passing each other

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stare; gaze; fixation

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to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)

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a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow

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lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)

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to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside

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to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend

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