jpdb beta

clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate

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reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for

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long time; long interval; for quite some time

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to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of

2

to wail; to bawl; to cry loudly; to shout (while crying)

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should do; ought to do

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to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on

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clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously

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may I come in?; please forgive me; I'm sorry

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to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible

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degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction

2

to abrade

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to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter

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abrupt; sudden; unexpected

4

to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter

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to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap

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to sniff; to smell

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one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity

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(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)

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to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath; to breathe fire; to spit fire

2

humid; sultry

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overall; general; as a whole

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to glare at; to scowl at

2

oneself; one's body

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to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted

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to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded

2

hair whorl

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to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)

3

all; everyone; everybody

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old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self

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grim stare; stern look

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to squeeze out; to wring out

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ancestor

2

qualifications; requirements; capabilities

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tradition; convention

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to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed

2

to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment

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to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank

1

to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than

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unable to resist; unable to suppress

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teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou dynasty Chinese army)

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value; worth; merit

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sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)

6

sharp sword

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of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after

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delight; great joy

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pride; dignity; self-respect

2

best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most

2

dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish

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obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of a restaurant)

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