jpdb beta

licking one's lips (at the sight of appetizing food); licking one's lips (in anticipation); waiting eagerly (for); salivating (e.g. at the thought)

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to approach; to draw near

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if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)

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along comes a sucker just begging to be parted from his money; double stroke of good luck; perfect timing!; how convenient (for you to show up)!

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parent bird

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to swarm; to gather

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unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy

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petal

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irregular; unsystematic; unsteady; disorderly

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change of course

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Sunday; nth day (of the month); counter for days; Japan

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with a sudden rush; in a mad rush; all at once

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charging (at the enemy) with a shout; rush; rushing (an activity); working at full speed; penetration; piercing

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to install; to fit; to (manage to) obtain (someone's agreement, permission, etc.); to get; to patronize (a shop); to buy usually (from the same store)

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to bring back

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saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)

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to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person

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to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with

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to contribute; to play a part in; to have a hand in; to finance

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to help each other; to cooperate

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fire

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festival merrymaking; revelry

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to fret (over); to brood (about); to mope; worriedly; (fretting) constantly; (worrying) over this and that

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discouraged; dispirited; despondent

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to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter

1

to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off

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immediate reply

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both extremes

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gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)

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fearless; daring; knowing no fear

1

counting one's chickens before they're hatched; (lit.) counting raccoon dog skins before they have been caught

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to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)

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small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; noob; weak player

1

clear; distinct

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to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way

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tiny

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Tim

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full throttle

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route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)

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carrying (on one's person); taking with one

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to smash; to break

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rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent

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pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack

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hardness; stiffness

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showy; loud; flashy; gaudy

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effect

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water's surface

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ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)

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bursting and scattering; popping and being dispersed

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tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings

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