jpdb beta

(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it

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leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)

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to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire

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for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest

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to get drunk; to become tipsy

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(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy

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talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity

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to burst into laughter

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to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook

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be; is

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un-; non-; negative prefix

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purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not

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to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)

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to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge

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to close (one's eyes); to shut

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value; worth; merit

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to fight against; to oppose; to face

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to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate

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vitality; energy; dynamism

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walking sound; footsteps

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to chase; to run after; to pursue

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to warm; to heat

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outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits

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lamp; light

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muffled voice

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with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around

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shriek; scream

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to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)

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return; welcome home

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skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid

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first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank

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soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself

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as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")

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I; me

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holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night

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to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)

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next morning; following morning

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mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence

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to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance

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to unsheathe

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to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)

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to accrete; to become whole; to come together

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natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner

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on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time

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heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)

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one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword

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short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)

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long sword; minute hand (of a clock)

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to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes

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easy; simple; plain

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