jpdb beta

betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)

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but; however; provided that

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mechanical

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to fall into someone's hands; to place oneself in someone's power

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processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal

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area; region; district; locality

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to come from; to have roots in

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each place; every place; various places; all parts (of the country, world, etc.)

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the number of people; many people; a large number of people

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to fit; to suit

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environment; surroundings; circumstances

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threat; menace; coercion; blackmail

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focus (of a lens); focal point; point (of a discussion, e.g. on-point, off-point)

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to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)

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countdown

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nuclear bomb

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professional killer; hit man

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spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal

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so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent

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pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas

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one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance

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to remind (someone of something); to call (someone's) attention (to); to tell (someone) again (to make sure); to make (doubly) sure (of); to emphasize; to reconfirm

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not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...

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early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker

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by today; before the day is over

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to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end

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business; work; operations; service; duties

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to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)

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not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless

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to do as one likes

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source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)

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to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard

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languid; listless

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clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)

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to talk (someone) down; to argue down; to silence; to put (someone) in their place; to corner in an argument; to get the better of

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attachment; adhesion; insistence; tenacity; fixation; obsession

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inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care

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beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal

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to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by

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several minutes; a few minutes

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rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling

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you could say; you might say; verging on the

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chatting; idle talk

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textbook; coursebook; schoolbook

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writing materials

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to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through

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to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business

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person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser

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to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back

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to plunder; to grab; to snatch

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