jpdb beta

one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of

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to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to

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intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse

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something like ...; something called ...

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don't you think?; indicates question

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indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that

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at that time; that time

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to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful

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was; were

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grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence

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to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)

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eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey

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all kinds of things; various things; large number of people

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behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)

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to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)

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there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

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surely; certainly

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Mr (junior); master; boy

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information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.

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poisonous substance; toxic substance; poison

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to sell

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to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)

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running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices

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institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)

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it seems that; as if

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insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task

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transport; freight; shipping

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real estate agent; realtor

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olden days; former

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plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place

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to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in

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soil; breeding ground; fertile ground (for); foundation (for the development of ...)

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investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey

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hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors

1

counter for places, parts, passages, etc.

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thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)

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cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat

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to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous

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murder; homicide; manslaughter

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to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate

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irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial

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but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that

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she; her; girlfriend

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How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?

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(police) detective; criminal matter

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very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point

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difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn

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beginning; outset; first; onset

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to cramp up; to tighten; to be insistent; to persist (in one's opinion); to act tough; to bluff; to prop up (e.g. with a post)

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good humour (humor); good mood

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