jpdb beta

to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air); to form an arc

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carpenter's square; instigation; suggestion; metal wire with a prop animal (e.g. butterfly, bird) attached to the end; rod used to control the arm of a puppet (in bunraku)

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various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)

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wickedness; sideways; unreasonable

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temper; irritability; fit of anger; tantrum (esp. of children); temper tantrum

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to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something

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to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing

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to lend someone one's shoulder; to support with one's shoulder; to help carry a load; to lend a hand; to come to someone's aid

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birthmark; nevus; bruise

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this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)

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opening and shutting; opening and closing

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to redeem (from sin); to save

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(really) terrible; awful; (very) nasty; (extremely) harsh; severe

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clean; clear; pure; honest; clean

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to lie face down (e.g. on the ground, napping on a desk); to lie prone; (arch.) to lower (one's head, gaze, etc.)

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to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth

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change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment

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going through; going via; going by way of

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random; aimless

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fine weather; fair weather

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shy; diffident; retiring; reserved

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to just appear; to be half out; to be on the tip of one's tongue

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friendship; friendly relations; connection; relation; intimacy

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(street) corner; turn (in the road); bend; turning point; watershed

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answering one's own question; wondering to oneself; soliloquizing; soliloquising

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to send flying with a kick

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standard; criterion; norm; benchmark; measure; gauge

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socializing; getting on with people; personal relations

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empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless

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interpretation; explanation; reading; construction

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friend; child (one does not know); another child; other children

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magnet; compass

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screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation

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liar; fibber; lying

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rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous

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back street; back alley; off-street

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to push into; to stuff into; to be enthusiastic (about); to be crazy (about); to get excited; to be stirred up

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Pandora's box

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seashore; coast; seaside; waterfront; beach

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sandy beach

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guidebook

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summertime; summer season

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getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of

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exhaust fumes

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sea breeze; salty wind; briny air

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shoal; wide shallow beach

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pale blue-green

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indigo blue; indigo

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gradation; gradation haircut; taper

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horizon (related to bodies of water)

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