jpdb beta

to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge

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to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)

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to think too much; to be over-concerned

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one year; some time ago

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two-digit number; "tens" column; two digits; double figures

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sorry; excuse me; thank you

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signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking

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amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity

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exit from a room

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to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate

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fortune; luck

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alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal

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leaving hospital; discharge from hospital

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anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity

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haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)

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monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision

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not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe

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gum; rubber; eraser; condom

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ramen; Chinese-style noodles

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frown; scowl; grimace

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Chinese-style fried rice

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to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)

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library (usu. single-room); small library

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to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)

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far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead

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study; diligence; discount; reduction

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to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in

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many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common

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stew

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two weeks; fortnight

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to be peevish; to sulk; to pout

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comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy

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four

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number of days; period of days; daily interest rate

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to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend

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eleventh day of the month; eleven days

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murder case

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to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep

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television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast

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school principal; school headmaster; school headmistress

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superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding

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(temporary) closure of school

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dawn; daybreak; end; soon after something has ended; beginning (of a new year, month, etc.)

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first day; opening day

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very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave

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mass communication; mass media

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camera

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to be awash with; to teem with; to be full of

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to cry and shout; to scream

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agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells

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