jpdb beta

smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.

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Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon

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two (long cylindrical things)

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to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one

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whisky; whiskey

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to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on

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to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)

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flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); mail; post; opportunity; chance

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to all appearances; no matter how you look at it

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old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly

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empty-handed

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to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around

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original; novel; new

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remnant; residue; remaining; left-over

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next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour

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the scruff or nape of the neck

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one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand

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central park

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street performer (comedian)

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(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts

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to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex

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ha ha ha; hee hee hee

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pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback

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sidelong glance; short grain (paper)

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silver (color, colour)

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cylinder or rod-shaped

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to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam

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to unsheathe

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throat

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stopping just before

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complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression

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sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)

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custom; habit; customary practice

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to throw away

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partner; pal; accomplice

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tacking (in needlework); basting; planting (esp. rice seedlings); discipline; training

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scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread

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being unhuman; being removed from humanity; being unworldly

2

cough; coughing; tussis

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not yet; un-

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to wear glasses; to put on glasses

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to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)

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to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear

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unknown; unidentified; unspecified

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to make; to make (something) what it should be; to cause to be

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without accident; uneventfully; without ...

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previous engagement; prior contract

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to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur

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taking no notice; ignoring; not even looking at

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to shut the lid

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