jpdb beta

being liable to criticism

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to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others

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to fall onto; to happen; to befall

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bell (often globular)

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in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se

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in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye

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chitchat

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close to the ear

1

transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay

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cutlet (usu. crumbed and fried)

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blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)

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to do for (the sake of someone else)

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to doubt one's own eyes

2

empty space; empty sky

4

the whole body; the five styles of writing Chinese characters; the five parts of the body (head, two hands and two feet; or head, neck, chest, hands and feet)

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on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead

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to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)

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to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace

2

twins; twin

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coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt

2

interval; break; pause; spare moment

1

governor; leader; ruler

1

raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced

2

praise; tribute; inscription (on a painting)

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broadminded

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reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference

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immediately; right away; at once; instantly

1

to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with

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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)

2

to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below

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frame (e.g. of film, panel in a comic, etc.); scene; time block (e.g. of a class schedule)

2

duty; obligation; responsibility

1

helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret

1

imprisonment; captive

1

black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator

1

to tear off; to rip off

1

comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious

1

dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme

2

sea basses; groupers

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this for sure; certainly is

4

horizon (related to land)

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to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink

3

profit; earnings

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Satori; folklore monster that can read minds

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to watch steadily; to stare

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example; specimen; sample

1

insect; bug

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disinfectant

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to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink

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to pick out (with the fingers); to pull out; to throw out (e.g. of a bar); to drag out; to chuck out

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