jpdb beta

to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist

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top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet

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jeweler; gem dealer; jeweler's (jewelry) shop

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to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience

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this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type

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to fall completely silent; to become still as death

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really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely

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a short time ago; a while ago; for some time

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reason; logic; sense; truth; right

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looking pale; looking unwell

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ha-ha; with a hearty laugh; panting; with heavy, rapid breathing (from exertion, fear, etc.)

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(not) one

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to get (someone's) help; to ask for help

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both

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in sign of; in proof of

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as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much

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investment

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plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal

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the most; the best; the greatest; supreme; unrivalled; unsurpassed

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dealing with; coping with

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however; because; as

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kitchen door; back door; service door; host's entrance to a tea-ceremony room

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evening sun; setting sun

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cemetery; graveyard

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part of the eyebrow closest to the nose

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running as fast as one can

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outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world

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nice; likeable; desirable

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teary eyes

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to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby

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signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking

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frown; scowl; grimace

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older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl

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awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing

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to be (doing)

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from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved

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to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound

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to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)

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to become speechless; to be at a loss for words

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in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur

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to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort

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fierce animal; beast of prey; big game

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side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)

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long-cherished desire; satisfaction (from achieving one's desire)

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request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust

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passage; paragraph

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to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself (as); to change (into); to transform; to change radically (for the better)

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to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike

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appearance; figure; shape; form

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unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual

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