jpdb beta

to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)

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to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

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the same as always; day after day

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to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position

1

changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)

1

to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)

1

taking no notice (of); thinking nothing of; disregarding; not aware of; completely ignoring; being out of consideration

1

murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post

3

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

1

idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim

2

dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation

1

abundant; plentiful; rich; ample

1

very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...

1

to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of

1

to lie down; to throw oneself down

2

often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply

1

beckoning

2

to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old

2

chair; seat; stool; post; position; seat

2

to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse

2

toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often

1

(sole of the) paw; pad

1

to insert; to put between; to tuck (into)

1

to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry

3

strenuous effort; hard struggle; working hard; hard fighting; fierce fighting

1

very

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concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...

1

battle

1

to unfold; to unroll; to open

1

before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares

1

in all

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to cling

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to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)

2

government and municipal offices; public agencies

1

just a little

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residential area

2

conditions of a location; suitability of a location; convenience of a location

1

as far as I know

1

housing district; residential district

1

plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place

1

mid-stream; middle course; middle class

1

to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table

1

this area; around here

3

block (of land)

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nostalgia; homesickness

1

largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger

1

two-storied building

1

making (something) widely known; announcement; unveiling

1

to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege

1

outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery

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