jpdb beta

cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible

1

this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now

1

to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold

1

chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus

1

to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take warning from

1

to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home

1

topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news

1

whodunit

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(written) challenge

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or; or else

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(as alike as) two peas in a pod

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uncontainable; irrepressible; uncontrollable

1

medulla; marrow; pith

1

to ooze; to exude; to percolate; to soak through

1

incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling

1

best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)

1

to solve a mystery

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Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits

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question; query

2

unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help

1

to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

1

evening; dusk

5

to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export

1

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

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notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card

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fountain pen

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to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle

1

third day of the month; three days

6

noon; midday; daytime; lunch

3

to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do

1

one's younger days; when one was young

1

participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest

1

to make an error

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fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas

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to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust

1

sublime; noble; high-minded

1

praise; admiration; commendation; approbation

1

since one's birth; in one's whole life; all one's life

1

to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through

1

if necessary

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to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for

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unbelievable; incredible; implausible

1

persuasion

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anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever

1

to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy

1

smile

1

to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show

1

to share

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note; memo; memorandum

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to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out

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