jpdb beta

to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)

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absolute

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power; influence

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to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself; to hide oneself

3

to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to

3

hurry; rush; simple; brief; rough; crude

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just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...

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to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on

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finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)

6

to raise one's voice; to shout

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usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally

4

gentle; mild-mannered

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maid; handmaid

2

lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)

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even

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to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy

4

patronage; protection

2

in person; personally; directly

2

letter; note

30

to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint

3

one's person

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to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)

9

sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment

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to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with

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prostrating oneself; kowtowing; going down on one's knees

2

while crying; in tears

2

apology

2

nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement

1

rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless

1

how many years; how long; what year

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end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring

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to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan

2

to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind

3

(the thing) itself

2

growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)

5

looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit

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care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude

1

to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to

5

mainly; primarily

3

official announcement; proclamation

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unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette

3

pressing; urging; demanding; demand

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to be softened; to calm down

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by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing

4

mother

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Loye; Loy

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presence; sitting with; being with

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youngest child

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early; quickly; promptly

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knife

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