jpdb beta

malicious; ill-tempered; unkind

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of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)

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relativity; relative

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puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)

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soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself

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to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted

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acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance

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in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case

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darkness; the dark

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to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp

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lamp; light

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very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best

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to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched

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only once

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without

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far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far

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to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)

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cold; frigid; bracing; dignified

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to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...

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good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark

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adds vagueness and indirectness to the word or phrase it is used with

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unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement

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to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)

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this and that; one thing or another

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(one's) self; oneself

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fair and square; open and aboveboard

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to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag

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to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire

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straw raincoat

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sympathy; compassion; pity

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quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality

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though; much as

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straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball

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frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken

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now that; since; so long as; because

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to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

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confrontation; showdown

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to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words

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front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan

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declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression

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in a sense; in some way; to an extent

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representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number

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what

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in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh

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a little more

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admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled

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manly; masculine; like a man

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trifles; minor details

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for your information; I'm telling you

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general; popular; common; typical

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