jpdb beta

abusive language; foul language

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all manner of (verbal) abuse; all kinds of names; abusive language; torrent of abuse; stream of insults

3

telephone pole

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diversion (from one's worries, troubles, etc.); distraction; amusement

1

good (person, nature, etc.); good-natured; virtuous; honest

1

mad dog

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parting; farewell

4

before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing

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not worth mentioning; nothing special; nothing in particular; no notable ...

2

heat wave; fierce heat

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it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?

3

round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth

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later

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Jap; Japanese person

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30th day of the month; 30 days

4

10th day of the month; ten days

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having no idea what will happen; God only knows; there is no knowing; you never can tell

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toast

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past tense

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toaster

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self-determination; suicide

1

projection; reflection; image; match; harmony

1

vivid; clear; distinct

1

to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by

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left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable

2

constructive

2

angry voice; one's voice when shouting with anger

1

young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice

1

inherent flavor; inherent flavour; natural taste; distinctive characteristic (of a person, work, etc.); peculiar quality; special ability

2

nicely; properly; frequently; often; how (could you); why (would you)

1

self-important; important-looking; pompous; proud; conceited; snobbish

2

to squeeze; to wring out; to narrow down; to refine

1

materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis

2

nonstop (journey)

2

resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness

1

deed; act; conduct; behavior; asceticism

3

ordinary citizen; the general public

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the person who speaks up wins; the one who states their opinion first has the advantage

1

proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim

1

to fly in the sky

1

Au

2

Pennsylvania

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to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

2

timer; time switch; stopwatch; time keeper; self-timer; (delay) timer

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double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself

1

expression; look; countenance; face

1

standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against

1

impudent; brazen; shameless; bold

1

to abide one's shame

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copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan

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