jpdb beta

to get lost; to lose one's bearings; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be tempted; to be seduced

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difficult to ...; hard to ...

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very bad condition; awful state; night-soil reservoir dug in a field; night-soil pot; earthenware vessel; earthen urn

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considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal

4

resource

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to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye

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quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)

2

subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable

1

in case of; at that time; at this time

1

molars; back teeth

1

poker face

1

to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back

2

to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)

3

honest person

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to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than

2

desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable

2

heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained

1

stagnation; standstill; accumulation; stay; sojourn

2

sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration

1

to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender

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to sweep away the stresses of the day; to unwind; to refresh the mind

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plosive sound

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boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)

2

yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer

2

to cover one's face

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each of the three being different from the other two; each of the three having his (her) own way

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blue

2

gum; rubber; eraser; condom

1

to hang; to dangle

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slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.

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one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions

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

1

before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later

1

congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!

1

to look at; to gaze; to stare at

1

the reverse; other side; lining

1

to stiffen; to become stiff

2

to explain the situation

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pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin

1

to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)

2

to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside

1

reference; allusion

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conclusion; decision; end; settlement

2

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

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excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal

1

pochette; pouch (usu. hung from the shoulder by a long cord)

1

to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)

1

counter for books; volume

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to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included

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cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties

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