jpdb beta

gold mine; treasure trove; golconda; (lit.) mountain of treasures

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translator

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out of print

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foreign; abroad; overseas

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juvenile literature

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to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort

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time; season; period; phase; stage

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to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable

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plural; multiple; several

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author (usu. of a particular book); writer

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children's story; fairy tale

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delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome

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now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

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as a child; when one was a child

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picture book

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author; writer; novelist; artist

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particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information

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lunch box

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desk

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to become used to seeing; to be familiar with

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bookshelf; bookcase

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one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume

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to pick out; to single out; to select; to extract; to draw out; to pull out

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to look old; to become musty; to wear out

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Grimm's Fairy Tales

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a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many

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god of death; death deity; Death

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godparent; first person to give something its name

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how many times?

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story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend

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child's mind; child's heart; young mind

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trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled

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to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl

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being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

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crayon

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drawing paper

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amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity

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to become; to amount to

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bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh

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to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration

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happy memory; sweet memory

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before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares

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to grow up; to become an adult

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to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by

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to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)

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passion; enthusiasm; zeal

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at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because

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just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously

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till just now

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to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)

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