jpdb beta

to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand

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that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game

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toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.

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to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in (e.g. mud); to get bogged down in; to get lodged in

3

kick

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to cough violently; to have a coughing fit

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expression; looks

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then; if so; if

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index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe

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to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)

3

sphere; circle; range; category

8

to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle

1

to entrap

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lower position

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to shake and untangle; to shake free from

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hemp rope

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having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; helpless; powerless

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to warp; to bend backwards; to throw one's head (or shoulders) back; to throw out one's chest

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to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out

1

workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings

1

sorrow; grief; sadness

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dice roll with the desired result; lucky throw of the dice; good luck; stroke of luck; hoped-for result

1

antipodes; other (opposite) extreme; opposite; antithesis

1

five (long cylindrical things)

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to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to put up (with something); (lit.) to clench one's teeth

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to slip out; to steal out; to excel; to stand out

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reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy

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opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion

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to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with

3

to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to

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swordsmanship; line drawn by the tip of a sword when slashing

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to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter

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cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying

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to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)

1

to cry and shout; to scream

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young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age

4

straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation

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to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)

2

very near

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coercion; overpowering; overawing; daunting

1

outspoken; frank; candid

1

soft, coaxing voice; wheedling voice; ingratiating voice

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courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness

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special someone; special person; precious one; significant other

2

(please) look; see; (please) try to do

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cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)

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to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize

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to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress

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to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead

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pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing

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