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Desperate

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feeling, showing, or involving a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with. "a desperate sadness enveloped Ruth" Similar: despairing hopeless

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an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration. 賛辞、ささげ物 "the video is a tribute to the musicals of the 40s" Similar: accolade praise

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the protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.

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2. : to affect someone positively even though he or she does not want or expect to be affected that way : I’ve got you under my skin: あなたは私のもの to irritate or upset someone.

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in Hinduism and Buddhism) a spiritual teacher, especially one who imparts initiation

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have a prospect of success or survival. "his rivals don't stand a chance" チャンスがある

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a very large and catastrophic event, typically one that causes widespread “Epic proportions" describes something that is extremely large, significant, or grand in scale, often implying a monumental or impressive size.

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pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire. "a thirst for sexual gratification" Similar: satisfaction fulfillment

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outline. 1無愛想に(in a blunt manner)in starkly realistic terms 明確に現実的な用語で 2くっきりした輪郭かコントラストで(in sharp outline ... "the scar stood out starkly against his bronzed skin" in an unpleasantly or sharply clear way. "her motivations contrast starkly with Clara's"

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waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner. "entrepreneurs squander their profits on expensive cars"

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a Spanish American day laborer or unskilled farm worker. 2. (in South and Southeast Asia) a low-ranking worker such as an attendant, orderly, or assistant.

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to be extremely nervous and worried about something: I was sweating bullets over this interview. The origin of "sweating bullets" is believed to be a metaphor from the early 20th century, where the large, heavy drops of sweat caused by extreme stress resembled the size and shape of bullets

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Save money

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to search about and turn up something needed from whatever source is available. also : to actively seek money, work, or sustenance from any available source 探し回って〕何とか～を手に入れる -

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serve food or drink to someone in a restaurant, cafe, bar, etc.給仕する "I was waiting tables to try to pay for classes and rent"

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they are completely surrounded by or involved in it, or know a lot about it The college is steeped in history/tradition. These ancient scholars were steeped in poetry and painting, as well as maths and astronomy

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Flying by the seat of your pants" means to do or take action without a plan, to go by feel, to make decisions in the moment. This phrase dates from the early years of aviation when airplanes had few navigational aids and flight control systems. It referred to pilots flying in the heavy fog without their instruments.

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heard but disregarded or quickly forgotten. "whatever he tells me seems to go in one ear and out the other

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abstinence from alcoholic drink. "Davies was a strict advocate of temperance" 2. the quality of moderation or self-restraint. "the whole multitude of men lack temperance in their lives, either from ignorance or from want of self-control" Similar: self-restraint restraint

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especially of a time or place) like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque. "an attractive hotel in an idyllic setting" Similar: perfect ideal

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of a place) not seen or visited by many people; sheltered and private. "the gardens are quiet and secluded" Similar: sheltered private

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tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something. "meals to tempt the most jaded appetites"

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Crag: a steep or rugged cliff or rock face. “A craggy cliff or mountain is steep and rocky.”

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adjust the control on an electrical device so as to increase the level of sound, light, heat, etc. produced. "even with everything dialed up to full, the audio output level was only moderate at best"

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強い匂いがする化学物質の一種で、一部の植物、特に球果をもつ木に含まれている。いくつかのエッセンシャルオイル（植物から抽出された芳香成分を含んだ液

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become filled or blocked with silt. "the river's mouth had silted up"

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be patient with me.

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respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one. "the favor was reciprocated" Similar: do the same (in return) respond in kind return the favor give as good as one gets give tit for tat 2. (of a part of a machine) move backward and forward in a straight line. 1〈愛情・恩恵などに〉報いる，返礼する. reciprocate a person's favors [affection] 人の好意[愛情]に報いる. 2〈…を〉交換する，やりとり

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ドイリー（◇フィンガーボールなどの下に敷く小ナプキン The word "doily" originates from the name of a 17th-century London cloth merchant, Doiley (or Doyley)

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be appropriate, related, or applicable. pertain · つきものである、付属｛ふぞく｝する、付随｛ふずい｝する · 関係｛かんけい｝する、関連

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1. to do more than your authority allows: Some officials charged that the investigators had overreached their authority. 2. get the better of (someone) by cunning.出し抜く "Faustus's lunacy in thinking he can overreach the devil"

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ready to be poured from a tap. "the hard water most of us have on tap" Similar: on draft cask-conditioned real-ale from barrels not bottled/canned INFORMAL freely available whenever needed. "trained staff are on tap from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m." Similar: on hand to hand at hand available

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in a very careful and thorough way. "a scrupulously researched biography" with great effort to avoid doing wrong. "the policies must be scrupulously observed"

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originally implemented and trademarked by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA) after a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001

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used to say that a person who does not know about a problem does not worry about it. if you do not know about something, you do not worry about it. He never keeps up with the news or cares about the troubles in the world because he believes that ignorance is bliss.

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perfect happiness; great joy. "she gave a sigh of bliss" Similar: joy pleasure

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was created in the wake of 9/11 to strengthen the security of the nation's transportation systems while ensuring the freedom of movement for people and commerce.

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to move in short abrupt motions or with frequent jolts

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To fend for yourself means to manage, care for, and provide for yourself without help or support from anyone else. This phrasal verb describes the ability to meet your own basic needs and take care of yourself, whether in a difficult situation or as a sign of independence

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interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations. "someone tampered with the brakes of my car" Similar: interfere monkey around いじる　干渉する

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lure (someone) into a relationship by means of a fictional online persona インターネットのなりすまし詐欺

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nearsightedness a common vision condition in which near objects appear clear, but objects farther away look blurry

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warn or reprimand someone firmly. "she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven" Similar: reprimand rebuke scold

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the chemical element of atomic number 33, a brittle steel-gray metalloid. 白色、粉末状で有毒なヒ素三酸化物。ガラスの製造に、また殺虫剤、除草剤として用いられる。

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A secret that you don't want anyone to know but someone finds out about it sooner or later. You've got a dirty little secret about me that I'd like to know. A "dirty little secret" is a shameful or undesirable fact that someone wishes to keep hidden, often because revealing it would cause embarrassment, shame, or negative consequences

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in a way that comes from outside, or is not related to someone or something “Workers who feel that they are being controlled extrinsically often feel demotivated.”

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他には無い

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"Phenolic" can refer to two main things: a chemical class of compounds containing a hydroxyl group attached to an aromatic ring, or a type of durable, heat-resistant synthetic resin 化合物の一種でブドウの果皮や種、または梗に含まれる。タンニンはフェノールの一種。味わいに仄かな「苦味」や「渋み」を与え、ワインの味わいにおいて、深みやテクスチャーを与える。clove spice

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a person) live longer than (another person). "women generally outlive men" survive or last beyond (a specified period or expected lifespan).

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add fictitious or exaggerated details to (an account) to make it more interesting. Embroidery originated in China and the Near East around 30,000 BC エンブロイダー "she embroidered her stories with colorful detail" Similar: elaborate embellish

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a sudden, strong interest in a particular activity 突然 “Molly's becoming really intense about the rehearsals for her school play. I guess she caught the bug for acting!”

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asserted to be (used to indicate that someone or something has been described too favorably). "life on tour is not as glamorous as it's cracked up to be"という評判である,…と信じられている「be cracked up to be」は、「評判である」「期待されている」といった意味で、多くの場合、否定形で「評判ほどではない」「期待外れだ」という意味で使われます

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unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt. "her upper lip curled in disdain" Similar: contempt scorn scornfulness contemptuousness derision disrespect disparagement condescension superciliousness hauteur haughtiness arrogance lordliness snobbishness aloofness indifference dismissiveness distaste dislike disgust despite contumely Opposite: admiration respect verb consider to be unworthy of one's consideration. "gamblers disdain four-horse races" Similar: scorn deride

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being at the very place of occurrence: to arrive: I called the police and they were on the scene within minutes.

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very good; marvelous. "this new line of toys is super-duper"

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sometimes but not often : from time to time : occasionally

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consisting of a line or lines that curve and twist in a way that is not regular: squiggly lines wavy and twisting 心の中で身悶えする

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a pimple on the skin. "do not try to squeeze the zits"

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Look at me

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Freeze tag is a variation of tag where a tagged player must freeze in place and cannot move until an untagged player touches them to "unfreeze" them ◆鬼ごっこの一種。つかまりそうになると身動きをとめて動かなくなる。

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comment used after someone has said or done something to prevent an embarrassing situation good save ナイス・セーブ◇サッカーのゴールキーパーなどが、ボール（シュート）をうまく止めること

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directly in front of someone. "he thrust the paper under the Inspector's nose"

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make a loud, deep resounding noise. "the motorcycle thundered into life" strike powerfully. "McGwire thundered that one out of the stadium"

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後退翼の、後ろのほうになでつけた、オールバック

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flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a weight. "the horse had to be supported by a sling fixed to the roof"つり包帯，三角巾きん ·

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characterized by an attitude of moral superiority. "they had quite a critical, holier-than-thou approach" Similar: sanctimonious self-righteous

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search for and produce something. "I've got a catalog somewhere and I'll look it out if you're interested"

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a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place. "sentries patrolled the border"見張り台

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an activity or process done in order to accomplish a goal something is done primarily to achieve a separate, more important goal, rather than being valuable on its own. For example, working a boring job to earn money is a "means to an end" (the end being financial stability

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to get things, especially money or food, by asking for them instead of buying them or working for them: Peter never buys anything - he just scrounges (off his friends). “skraʊndʒ” 俗〉たかる、せびる〈俗〉あさる、かき集める、拾い集める【発音】skráundʒ【カナ】スクラウンジ【変化】

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gather together and confine (a group of people or things). "the organizers were corralling the crowd into marching formation" 2. NORTH AMERICAN put or keep (livestock) in a corral. "sheep and goats grazed the plains during the day but they were corralled at night"

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you are bad" or "you are doing poorly" at something; it's a casual way to express negative feedback, often used in informal situations

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1. great delight. "his face lit up with impish glee"

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A casual acquaintance is someone you know on a superficial level, perhaps by name or face, but with whom you don't have a close or intimate relationship. They are not close friends, and you likely don't share personal details or spend much time with them outside of a specific context, like work or a shared activity.

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Woo!s howl woo〜　と叫ぼう！

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