jpdb beta

the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings

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to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; to be in a fix; to be in a desperate situation; to be in a pinch; to be in a predicament

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to change one's way of thinking; to switch the direction of one's thoughts; to put one's focus on a new subject; to adopt a new frame of mind

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invitation; introduction; temptation

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to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal

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menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule

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curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry

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preparations; preliminary arrangements; spade work; mise en place; groundwork

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progress; advance; improvement; development

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favorite; favourite; habitually used

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to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed

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opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling

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to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)

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memory; sense; experience

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pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character

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to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about

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to behave well; to mind one's manners

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achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record

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preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking

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to use up; to exhaust; to wear out

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wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane

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evening

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before meals

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to settle (a dispute)

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(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate

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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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adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing

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not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling

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slightly bitter (taste); bittersweet (memory, experience, etc.)

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sweet; sugary

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scolding; reprimand; lecture

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focusing on only the good points or strong points; incorporating the benefits (while ignoring the drawbacks); picking the best of both (everything); cherry-picking (e.g. information)

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to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable

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roughly; broadly; generally; more or less

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even if; even though; although one might say; although called

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to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely

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till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)

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hair elastic; hair tie; hair band; rubber band

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briskly; quickly; promptly

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to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to

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in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically

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sticky note; tag; slip; label; Post-it note

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bowl

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mm; hm; ngh; hm?; huh?

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manner of using one's hands

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suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort

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(a) look; gaze

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inside one's heart; in one's mind

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lightly; gently; (breaking apart) easily

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faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true

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