jpdb beta

to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase

4

tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy

4

practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic

1

from now on; hereafter

1

reference; consultation

1

of late; lately; this part; this point; here

2

standing on one's feet for a long time

1

birthday

2

parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner

1

dinner; evening meal

1

family; members of a family

1

eating out; dining out

1

16; sixteen

3

(period of) a year; during an era

1

now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again

7

to steel oneself to; to brace oneself

1

field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons

2

narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining

2

you could say that

1

fighting windmills; tilting at windmills; mimicking a wrestling match by oneself (as a form of street performance, etc.)

1

puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)

1

on a routine basis; regularly; habitually

1

to be very far apart from; to be remote; to be quite different from

2

(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it

1

to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)

2

to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind

2

to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful

1

keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use

1

cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping

1

slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)

1

dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme

3

half a year; six months

1

association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

1

weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset

2

gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine

1

to be delirious with fever; to have a feverish dream; (fig.) to be crazy about something

1

to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

1

brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved

1

to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch

1

promptly; quickly

1

total fire ban; no source of ignition permitted; no open flame; flammables!

1

cake shop; pastry shop

1

candle

4

unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate

1

ignition; catching fire; setting on fire

1

to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)

9

noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing

2

ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)

2

to approach; to draw near

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