jpdb beta

to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up

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nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck

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My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!

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to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment

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sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead

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very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave

2

explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring

2

given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...

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expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming

2

to answer; to reply

1

unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest

1

moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet

7

shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable

1

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

1

to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt

1

to pretend

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to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober

1

parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering

1

wagon; tea wagon; teacart; station wagon; estate car

1

sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading

3

(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around

1

to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip of (clothes, rank, etc.); to deprive of; to divest of

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when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days

2

to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear

1

foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity

1

to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself

1

to attack; to assault; to assail

1

seeing one off; farewell; escort

1

entrance hall

1

bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre

1

to try and do something; to attempt to do something

2

towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)

1

parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner

1

to become unrestrained and go to excess; to lose all restraint; to lose one's tension and become relaxed; to let go; to become disorderly; to be scattered

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respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor

2

to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at

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compared to

2

(political) power; authority; influence

1

to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted

1

war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces

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title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank

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beginning; outset; first; onset

2

adult; grown-up

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younger; junior

1

dripping wet; soaked; drenched

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haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up

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to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together

1

pleasant feeling; good vibes

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and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless

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moving to a different location to start a new job; (proceeding to) new appointment

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