jpdb beta

blinking (in surprise)

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to read and understand; to subject to close analysis; to read deeply; to decipher; to decode

1

with a smile

1

complexion; colour; color; blood red

1

to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)

2

everything; anything; nothing

1

severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)

2

feel sick; feel unwell

1

rare

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was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...

1

idly; sluggishly; doing nothing

1

diplomatic negotiations; negotiations through diplomatic channels

1

something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment

1

probe each other; sound each other out

1

to kill time

1

short; brief

1

to indicate; to show; to point to

1

to moisten; to wet; to profit; to enrich; to benefit

1

to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)

1

going with; accompanying

1

return; conclusion; reduction

1

half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)

3

coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)

1

investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking

1

once in a while; occasionally; seldom; at long intervals

2

to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

1

to become red; to redden; to blush

1

bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed

1

to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)

1

what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?

2

to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable

1

showing no sign (of)

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good contrast; marked contrast

1

overlooking; turning a blind eye

3

any; at all; in the least; even in a slight degree; ever

1

ruler; monarch; sovereign

2

crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)

1

to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize

1

the way back; the way home; return trip

1

exactly as stated; verbatim

1

threat; menace; coercion; terrorism

4

by (means of); with

1

as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to

1

something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation

1

frontmost; a short time ago; a little while ago; just now

2

emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point

1

luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)

1

as a matter of fact; actually; effectively; in reality; in effect

1

to get dry

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(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go

1