jpdb beta

very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)

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white paper; flyleaf; blank paper; clean slate; lack of prior opinion, positions, etc.; scratch

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to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting

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terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific

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speed; velocity; pace; velocity

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drawing; painting

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coupled with; together

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function; facility; faculty; feature

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machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus

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art; fine arts

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to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in

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rough sketch

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purse; change purse; wallet

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consideration; taking into account

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toe

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as it is; plain (truth); bare; undisguised; unvarnished; unexaggerated

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in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that

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to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out

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result; effect; performance; workmanship (of an article); execution; shape and quality

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that goes without saying but also ...; not only that but ...

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to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone

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unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful

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dōjinshi; magazine published by like-minded people; fanzine; zine

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trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish

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in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once

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sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)

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to smile

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easy task; no problem

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boy; juvenile; child

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heroine; female protagonist; heroine; heroic woman; brave woman

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to take someone's hand

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adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger

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interval; break; pause; gap (between objects); interval; opening

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if it is (the case that ...)

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elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy

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social dance; ballroom dancing

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trousers; pants

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starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part

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actress; female actor

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to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself

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love scene; bedroom scene; sex scene

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what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on

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confusion; bustle; turmoil; to rush around; to act frantically

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to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)

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and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)

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have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary

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being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem

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stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving

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to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)

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to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage

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