jpdb beta

abatement; reduction

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glycosuria; glucosuria; urine sugar

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obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted

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very; much

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(arch.) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.

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to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)

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to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear

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person who is ignorant outside his field

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to grumble; to complain

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general

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one's field of expertise; one's strong area

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that sort of; like that

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that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance

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pay; salary; to pay (off); to be profitable; heroin

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numeral; figure; digit; numeric character

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(how) many times; (how) often

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to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to

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to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

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good news

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imagination; supposition; guess

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retirement age; (arch.) years of service in a military rank before eligibility for promotion

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to extol; to laud; to sing the praises of

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snugly; cosily; compactly

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first impression

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suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy

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state examination (e.g. medical school)

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not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...

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clean (pure) culture

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what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels

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one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)

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trace; tracks; site; remains; scar

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generalist

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ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right

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four years

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generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual

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dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity

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at least; at most; (even) just

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one's manners; one's attitude

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(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances

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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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amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities

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(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious

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disappointment; let-down

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cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)

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despondency

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to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine

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interview (e.g. for a job)

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presence; sitting with; being with

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to soothe and humor (humour); to coax

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to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten

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