jpdb beta

to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon

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for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)

2

large statured; tall

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before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner

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to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)

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rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky

1

to examine someone's expression

8

to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)

5

point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead

3

that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...

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let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...

20

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

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near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon

4

to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind

8

to turn towards; to point

6

softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is

10

to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down

6

big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with

2

bent back; prone posture; weak-kneed; timidity; lack of nerve

1

to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away

2

interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)

8

lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)

5

appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices

3

to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward

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have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than

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roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open

2

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

1

button (clothing); push-button

5

feel when biting; manner of enunciation

5

pointing out; identification

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on purpose; deliberately; intentionally

3

a throw; a fall

2

to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize

4

to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to open up (of clothing); to be exposed; (arch.) to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); (arch.) to stretch

2

ha ha ha; hee hee hee

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very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point

14

interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun

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palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards

2

to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate

1

shyness; bashfulness; shame

1

to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick

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bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling

4

to understand; to make out

1

with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names

3

to clap

3

to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated

7

junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school

7

boys' school

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mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary

2

to be called ...; to be referred to as ...

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