jpdb beta

originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful

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different thing; another question; different case

2

to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)

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to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on

1

to get on; to climb on

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to the utmost; to the best of one's ability

3

dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion

1

to get into trouble; to get busted

1

indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation

1

stairs; stairway; staircase

3

to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to

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

2

(the) whole face

1

smile

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to go up the stairs

1

dubious; puzzled; suspicious

2

to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively

1

not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect

3

to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do

1

opinion; point of view; visual point

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to decide; to determine; to establish; to lay down; to bring peace (to); to make peaceful

2

bright; intelligent

1

one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start

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Xia dynasty (China, perhaps c. 2070-1600 BCE, perhaps mythological); Hsia dynasty

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it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?

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gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion trend usually marked by brown or blond-dyed hair, gaudy clothes and accessories; gal

1

appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance

1

to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match

1

background

1

to work together; to strive together; (lit.) to form a tag team

1

on purpose; deliberately; intentionally

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substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial

2

grandiose; exaggerated

1

to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand

4

speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...

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pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"

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to be bewildered; to be perplexed

2

slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness

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in all

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using as an intermediary; through

2

E; e

1

a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather

1

maybe; could be; might

1

this area; around here

1

no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not

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worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst

2

idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk

4

stop

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without

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cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)

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