jpdb beta

to flap strongly; to stir up fiercely

2

passions; sexual desire; lust

1

quickly (e.g. pushing up one's glasses); with a light pull; with a sharp tug (e.g. at a sleeve)

1

exhaled air; exhalation; expiration

2

to drop into; to slip into; to let fall into; to slide (something) down

1

to stick to; to cling to

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to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.

2

to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)

1

coquettish voice (of a woman); seductive squeal; alluring cry

1

cavity

1

all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny; brightly; clearly

1

swelling; bulge; puff

1

to undo a knot

1

to push aside; to brush aside

2

ex-post-facto approval

1

agreement; rule; arrangement; decision

1

surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play

1

to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to be soluble (in); to be used up (of money or time); to be wasted

1

shadow (e.g. on someone's happiness); cloud; shade; gloom

1

unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history

1

early afternoon

1

to swoop down; to glide down; to fly down; to land gently (on); to alight (on)

1

informal consent; private consent

1

labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work

1

to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for

3

fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit

1

guard; watchman

1

as usual; as is one's habit

1

languid; weary; listless; melancholy

1

compromise; collusion; give and take; hey; listen; look

1

it is written that ...; ... is written; it says ...; it reads ...

1

good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)

1

returning home to one's parents (orig. of a married person); visiting one's parents (for a prolonged period of stay); bride's first visit to her parents after getting married; coming back (of an item; after having been on loan, etc. abroad); (arch.) temporarily returning to one's home (of a servant)

1

when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)

1

taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening

1

to sing; to sing of (love, beauty, etc.) in a poem; to express in the form of a poem; to recite (a poem)

1

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

1

one's native land

1

to be content; to have enough; to be happy; to rise (of the tide)

1

spring breeze

1

going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)

1

victim (esp. someone killed); casualty

1

to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of

1

timing-wise; timewise; seasonal; depending on the time

1

one life; one's life; one order; one command

1

custom; habit; customary practice

2

one's mind; one's heart; one's intention

3

a certain someone; Mr So-and-so

1

being concentrated on one thing; devoting oneself completely to something

1

anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago

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