jpdb beta

to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself (as); to change (into); to transform; to change radically (for the better)

2

have a pain in one's chest

1

reasons; circumstances; details; particulars; hindrance; inconvenience

1

clear weather; cloudless weather; good weather

1

sunny place; in the sun

1

good humour (humor); good mood

3

model; pattern; paragon; exemplar

1

melody; tune

1

when one was a very young child; very early in one's life

1

teaching the basics; initiation; introduction

1

teacher (to whom one owes a debt of gratitude); mentor; one's former teacher

1

mother of a holy person; Holy Mother; Virgin Mary; Our Lady

2

to be undeserved; to be more than one deserves; to be more than one can handle

1

black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator

2

appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation

1

formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious

1

hunger; starvation

1

eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking

1

soiling; polluting; shame; disgrace; chopped fish, shellfish or vegetables, dressed with (miso or other) sauce

1

sense of liberation; feeling of freedom

1

in public; in company; in the presence of others

1

with a vroom; with a sudden shaking

4

harmonious; intimate

1

verbal abuse

1

I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but

1

straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look

1

somehow; somewhat; seemingly

1

colour and lustre; color and luster; complexion; colour; color

1

to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to mourn

1

number of soldiers

4

musketeer

1

battle flag; standard; (regimental) colours; colors; ensign

1

ladder

2

military force; force of arms; strength of an army

2

generous; unstinting

1

to be relieved; to feel relieved

1

non-aggression pact; non-aggression treaty

1

treaty; pact; convention; agreement

1

taking the family along

1

stocking up (on); hoarding

1

price; value; cost

1

sharp-eared; have sharp ears; picks things up fast

1

buying (in large quantities); (wholesale) purchase; buying in; (one's) usual (store, supplier, etc.); regular; favourite (brand, shop, etc.)

1

as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early

1

semicircle; hemicycle; half globe; to go halfway round (e.g. the earth)

1

already completely (did, happened, etc.); already entirely

1

boo-hoo; boo-hoo-hoo

1

person of paramount authority; supreme wielder of power

1

the same company; the said firm; the same (Shinto) shrine; the said shrine

1

simulation game

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