jpdb beta

writing (an essay, prose, etc.); composition; formal writing with little real meaning

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cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time

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reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance

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business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task

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or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

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B class; B grade; second rate

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request; favour (to ask); wish; please

3

Endou

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speaking of; (I told you) already; come on

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answering machine; answer phone

2

to come to a settlement

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opening time; starting time of work

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to tattle; to tell on; to inform a superior of someone's actions

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face-to-face

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one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate

3

principal of a private school

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to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict

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lower grades of primary school (first, second, and sometimes third grades)

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to mix; to stir; to blend

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nursery school; nursery

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-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of

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use; utilization; utilisation; application

2

roadside; wayside; route

2

head start; initiative; preemption

2

yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh

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senior; older

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acquaintance

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holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night

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holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night

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to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry

2

mwahahaha (evil laughter)

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dry riverbed; river beach

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to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of

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certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet

2

three; three years of age

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physique; bodily build

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Western-influenced; occidental-looking; exotic; (lit.) smelling of butter

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looks; features

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Italian (person)

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butcher's shop; butcher; meat shop

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Spaniard

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carpenter

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where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually

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irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate

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image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition

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association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion

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occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling

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editor (in publishing, etc.)

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cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear

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very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded

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