jpdb beta

white whale; whiskers from a gray whale (used in crafts)

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arbor; arbour; suffix forming the final part of the pseudonyms of some writers and performers; suffix forming the final part of the name of a restaurant

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reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about

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high-class restaurant; high-end store

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store; shop; establishment; restaurant

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arabesque greenling (Pleurogrammus azonus); Okhotsk Atka mackerel

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opening; gap; dried and opened fish; extension

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to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish

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stout; dark beer; porter's ale

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so; therefore; and; (and) then

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table

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to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)

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having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects

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look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes

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overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest

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to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)

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our

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more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time

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we; us; I; me

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breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off; rupture

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mother's side of family; maternal (grandfather, uncle, etc.)

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female line; matrilinear

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lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship

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opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke

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firmly rooted; deep-seated

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and so; therefore; for that reason

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at a young age; while still young

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corps commander

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king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)

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future; possible; potential; prospective

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niece

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desire; wish; aspiration

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isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...

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distrust; unjust suspicion

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biggest; greatest; largest; maximum

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military clique; military party

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subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable

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be considered; be deemed; be thought to be

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expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation

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moderate; proper; just right

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defeat; loss; reverse; setback

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to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate

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the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly

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succession of victories

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to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx

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not only

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fame (for one's bravery); great renown

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together; jointly; at the same time; with; both

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adult; grown-up; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)

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achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record

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