jpdb beta

not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...

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to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration

3

to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself

1

in a sense; in some way; to an extent

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needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry

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training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha

2

work-in-progress; working state

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to feel ashamed; to be abashed

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immediate reply

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blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment

1

consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance

1

viewing and treating as one; regarding as the same; equating one thing with another; identification

1

so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much

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desertion in the face of the enemy; deserting under enemy fire

2

story; topic (on everyone's lips); (the stuff of) legend

1

single horseman; wait for one tile to finish one's pair and one's hand; wait for half of one's pair with four melds completed

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to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)

1

quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument

1

prime; conspicuous

1

to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up

1

harmonious; intimate

2

to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to turn over in one's mind; to reflect; to muse

1

smoothly; swiftly

1

tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing

1

to peel; to skin; to pare

1

errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use

1

danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

1

to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability

1

the very best; utmost

1

father-in-law; foster father; stepfather

1

thorough; exhaustive; complete

1

to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily

2

someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour

1

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

2

ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker

1

other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination

4

to find useful; to think highly of

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to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop

1

degree of familiarity; popularity

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guardian; mentor; protector

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to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

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tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet

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to ask a question; to ask questions

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one's own room

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attic; garret; loft

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summarization; summary; generalization; review (by labour or political movements of past activities, results, etc.)

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special skill

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embarrassing; awkward

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red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful

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to dye; to colour; to color

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