jpdb beta

something or other; one thing or another; this or that

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to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract

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to hold still; to hold in place; to calm down; to become steady (e.g. of nerves); to become fixed (e.g. of a gaze); to become glazed

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purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not

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to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

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diversion; distraction; feint

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bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive

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stake all (on something); play for all or nothing; throwing all into a task

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scouting party; patrol

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with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word

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to incorporate; to work into; to insert

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convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience

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to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

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critical moment; do-or-die situation; critical juncture

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worm; insect; insignificant person; pathetic person

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to lend an ear to; to listen to

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to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)

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dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion

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control room

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to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)

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wooden doll; wooden figure; puppet; blockhead; good-for-nothing

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chain of command

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to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down; to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit in (in protest)

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to bind up; to tie up

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to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)

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change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment

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pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead

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deepest part; deepest portion; depths (of the ocean etc.); innermost

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stroke of sword

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As Suwayh

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and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that

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to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right

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two-seater (e.g. aircraft)

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had better; is advisable

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thief; robber

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one's house; one's home; one's family

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middle-aged man; Buddhist priest

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draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish

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I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...

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brute; beast; monster; inhuman person; ungrateful person

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borrowing; debt; loan

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sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence

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straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank

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ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.

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entrance

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to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for

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point; dot; one point; one matter; one point (in a game, exam, etc.); one mark

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concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works

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pure; true; genuine; unmixed

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losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard

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