jpdb beta

to twist; to wrench; to twist (a body part); to bend; to strangle (to death); to wring (an animal's neck); to defeat easily

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long ago; a long time ago; already

1

nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic

1

to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air

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to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.

3

kubinage; neck throw; head throw

3

to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)

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to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to squeeze; to bind; to wring; to screw in (e.g. a bulb)

4

continuation; continuance; going on; resuming

2

to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about

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desperately; for one's dear life

2

contest of strength; trial of strength

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to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control

4

to twist someone's arm and throw them to the ground; to hold (someone) down by twisting their arm; to wrestle (someone) to the floor; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender

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to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away

2

to fly in the air

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to wring the neck; to strangle

3

spectators; onlookers; members of the audience

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snappingly; with a snap

1

neckbones

2

careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate

1

six; 6

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saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus); estuarine crocodile

1

should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

2

probable; likely

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to smash; to break

3

before long; even now

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victim (esp. someone killed); casualty

1

fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare

2

clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)

7

to send; to dispatch; to despatch; to bestow (favour, etc.); to grant (e.g. pardon)

2

pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize someone (recognise); feigning ignorance; playing innocent

1

angle

1

to smile (at someone)

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playfulness; mischivousness; naughtiness

1

wink

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to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart

2

at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just

2

dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)

1

buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking

1

new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date

2

birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday

2

to strum (an instrument); to thrum; to pluck

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praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause

2

taking the initiative

2

to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match

2

to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something

1

acclamation; jubilation

3

jostling; being jostled; being mobbed; crumpling

1

to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder

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