jpdb beta

dust; one ten-billionth

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(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of

4

shoe box; shoe shelf

2

lumber dealer

1

block (of wood); chip; splinter

1

exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting

1

sausage

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preparation; arrangements

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sports shoes; sneakers

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to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)

2

from out of nowhere; from who knows where

1

falling on one's backside (behind, bottom); pratfall; mochi used to celebrate a child's first birthday; mochi tied to a baby's back if he starts walking before his first birthday in order to cause him to fall on his backside

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surroundings; environs; circumference

3

balcony; veranda; verandah; porch

2

deep breath

1

(cow's) milk

1

to wipe; to dry

1

container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in

1

fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly

2

to begin to rain; to begin to snow

2

late shift; second shift; afternoon shift

1

sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead

1

cookie; biscuit

1

bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects

1

to take out; to take a handful of; to grab and throw; to turn someone out (of house, room, etc.)

1

to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of

1

manners; behavior; behaviour

1

year; age; years; past one's prime; old age

1

to fall on one's backside

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mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect

1

listening device; bug; wiretap

1

to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)

2

both hands; both arms; ten

1

to close (one's eyes); to shut

1

prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish

1

to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together

1

entrance; front door

1

cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear

1

to spit

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to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten

1

to tie a string

1

frequently; very often

1

early rising

1

single word; a few words; brief comment

5

to open wide (doors, windows, etc.); to fling open

1

doze; nap; snooze

1

often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently

1

because

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to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down

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posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance

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