jpdb beta

to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death

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fist

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strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle

4

to grasp tightly

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wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible

3

plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act

2

frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed

2

I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me

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to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

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to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch

2

to the best of one's meager ability; the little help one can be; though my help might not be worth much

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to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)

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to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on

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fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune

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about; concerning; related to; -ish

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in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability

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mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion

2

silence (not speaking); muteness

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to employ; to engage

2

certain evidence; definite evidence

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relation; connection

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cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling

3

thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill

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to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)

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indictment; prosecution; complaint

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to choose; to select

2

one by one; in detail; minutely

1

grasp; catch; understanding

3

rather; sooner; preferably

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snake; serpent; large snake

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to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in

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to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat

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difficult to ...; hard to ...

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to aggravate; to make serious

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counterintelligence; counterespionage

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shrewd; astute; cunning; alert

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joint establishment (esp. schools of different levels or different courses of study); establishment as an annex (e.g. of a school); juxtaposition; placing side by side

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botanical garden

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(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary

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priest; minister; pastor

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coming; going

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Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryo system); (arch.) you (in reference to someone of lower status)

3

smile

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cardinal (Catholic church)

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second

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throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)

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you; dear; honey

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to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen

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achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution

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natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly

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