jpdb beta

fanfare; flourish of trumpets

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heading; headline; index; headword

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to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb

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championship; title (of champion); championship game; championship tournament

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recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)

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less than; under; below

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every year; yearly; annually

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sponsor

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activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor

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player (of a sport); athlete; team member

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prize-winner

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to win and advance to the next round

2

to gain fame; to make one's name

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to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)

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security firm; security company

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living expenses

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champion

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conflict; complication; troubles; discord

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prize money; monetary award; reward

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advertisement; advertising; announcement; notice

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dinner; evening meal

2

light-emitting diode; LED

2

(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look

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insertion point; insertion slot; insertion opening

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(a) light; lights; lamp

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to give a glance (at); to take one look at

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mixture; amalgam

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perspective

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fairy tale

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paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight

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to become locked; to lock

2

doorknob; door knob; door handle

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knob; doorknob

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round and cute (esp. of eyes)

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to ride upon the winds

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parroting back; repeating (another's words) like a parrot

2

rejection; dismissal

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young; youthful

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taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; taking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet

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suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly

3

sound of typing on a keyboard; having sex

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to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled

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pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth

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pure; innocent; naive; unspoilt; pure-hearted; ingenuous

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older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am

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motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination

2

attractive face and figure

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don't worry about it; never mind; it's OK

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to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial

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agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility

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