jpdb beta

superior officer

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stray arrow

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on the occasion of; at the time of

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(falling) deeply in love

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poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful

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to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave

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to become rounded; to roll into a ball

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beast; brute; animal

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to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature

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strong-willed; strong of heart

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device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement

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I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal

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zip it (when used to others); I'll shut up (when used by oneself); button (one's) lips

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to increase; to add to; to augment

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to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour

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lunch time

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advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus

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

2

rationing; rationing system

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distribution center; distribution centre

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suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy

1

to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble

2

in order; sequential; seriatim

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system

1

waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl

1

inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity

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stranger; outsider

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reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight

1

itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally

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leftovers (esp. food); remnants

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most satisfactory

3

impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky

1

one's share; one's portion

1

noon; midday; daytime; lunch

1

to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of

2

maid; helper; help; assistance

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to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in

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rapid succession (e.g. questions)

2

very loose; slowly; leisurely

3

somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other

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convenient

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imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness

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to feel ashamed

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who the heck; just who

2

to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of

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composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization

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to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir

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may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

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to look happy; to look pleased; to make eyes at (someone); to ogle

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one's share; one's portion

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