jpdb beta

to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged

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I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...

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exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite

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literary talent

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division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category

2

to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

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to write a novel

2

with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)

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I-novel; novel narrated in the first person

1

to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach

1

bookshop; bookstore

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publication

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princess; daughter of a nobleman

2

tea party

1

this and that; one thing or another

1

salon; saloon; sarong; saron (instrument)

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to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential

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to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect

1

to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with

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kiss

4

to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with

1

some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous

2

to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay

1

study; learning; tutorial

2

in addition; besides

1

improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low

2

unmarried; not yet married

1

to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes

1

existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no

1

to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound

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to keep silent

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blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment

1

to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment

2

entrance; admission; entering

1

to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across

1

rarely; seldom

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parting; farewell

2

see you later; goodbye; sincerely

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to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up

2

to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be

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courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness

3

be; is

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or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

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suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy

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to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)

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chandelier

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chic; sick; thick

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motherland; fatherland; native country

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confections; sweets; candy; cake

1

to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer

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