jpdb beta

study; learning; tutorial

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under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown

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good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

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surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement

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to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously

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to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high

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to begin slipping or sliding; to make a start upon

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dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)

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(not) merely; (not) simply

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granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman

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one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple

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to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)

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I'll; let's; probably

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to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour

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sorry; excuse me; thank you

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eighth day of the month; eight days

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bad habit; bad habits

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rim; brim; edge; brink

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How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?

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(at the) window

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to get a phone call

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does not seem (to be)

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half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive

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any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away

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first-rate; finest quality; the best

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every other week; every two weeks

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free-for-all; open-to-all; optional (to participate in); non-compulsory

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voluntary training; voluntary practice; free practice

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friendship; amity

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implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation

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all members; everybody; regular member

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narrow; small; cramped

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next time (occasion)

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to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on

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major premise (in a syllogism); important condition; basic premise; something that should be obvious to all; something that should not have to be argued

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sponsor

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blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank

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concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design

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bride

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plot (of a story); plotting (a graph)

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by the end of this month; before the month is out; in the course of this month

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manly; brave; heroic

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cost-cutting; cost reduction

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curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry

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full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content

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full house; no vacancy; sold out; standing room only; full (of people); crowded

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thanks

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once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime

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large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university

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show; performance; act; entertainment industry; show business

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