jpdb beta

what with this and that; for a number of reasons

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flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event

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closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently

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to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten

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(corporate) restructuring; downsizing; laying off people

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time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)

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second (unit of time); arc second

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to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)

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it seems that; as if

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to be popular

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some people; a few people; several people

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to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded

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to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand

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resigning from a company on marriage (of a woman)

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resignation; leaving office; leaving work (e.g. at the end of the day)

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adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law

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counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.

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crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against

1

puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex

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to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip

1

malicious; deliberately mean

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being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with

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manager; purser

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what do you want?; can I help you?

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number; amount

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few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom

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pupil; student; schoolchild

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adultery; immorality; impropriety; (an) affair

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false accusation; pretext; picking a quarrel; committing oneself

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don't try and tell me that!; don't try that shit on me

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to bring someone along

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meddling; interference; extending a paw to drag something closer; (arch.) hand; (arch.) arm; (arch.) disfigured arm

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to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with

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being fond of children; person fond of children

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besides; in addition; also; moreover

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to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)

1

teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine

1

effect; result; worth; use; avail

1

(not) so much; (not) that much

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had better do so

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with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)

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to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose

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far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)

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wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery

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repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much

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unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all

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before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner

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association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

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reply; answer; response

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skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good

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