jpdb beta

harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)

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when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

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debt; loan; liabilities; number of games under the .500 mark

1

to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)

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the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); (just before the) edge

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direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service

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something thrown in (with a purchase); something extra; (giving a) discount; price reduction; addition; embellishment (e.g. to a story)

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health problem; poor physical health; bad shape; feeling unwell

1

arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition

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to keep (something) a close secret; to hide (the truth, one's pain, etc.); to keep hidden

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selling area; counter; section; favorable time to sell; good time to sell

1

coloured paper; colored paper

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pen

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autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication

3

to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune

1

regret; repentance

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decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out

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tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy

2

treasure; treasured item; prized possession

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to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle

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should not; must not

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hat; cap; cap (move)

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actually; in fact; as a matter of fact

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to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx

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what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called

3

person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff

3

seats reserved for guests

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grade

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seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post

5

all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total

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performer; actor; actress; cast

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to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many

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to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check

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young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth

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present; gift

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blue; sad; down (in the dumps)

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although I say; although one might say; although called

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orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim

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alcohol; sake

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to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander

1

relaxing; relaxation

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stuffing; packing; endgame; final stage; end; end (esp. of a bridge); edge

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to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on

2

200; two hundred

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very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly

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box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building

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theatre; theater; playhouse

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industry terminology; professional jargon; buzzword

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artistic

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have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to

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