jpdb beta

(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey

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spatula; (artificially cultured) Japanese crucian carp

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painstaking; careful; meticulous; scrupulous; detailed; elaborate

2

at a glance; by accident

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stalk; stem

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look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute

3

oral examination; interview

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every morning

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pile; pool; gathering spot; waiting place for a wrestler beside the ring; liquid runoff from miso preparation; tamari

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polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough

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memories; recollections; reminiscence

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mother

3

Oh well; yeah; good; OK

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across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for

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to probe someone's real intentions; to sound someone out; to try to fathom someone's thoughts

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in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story

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resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret

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to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)

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prejudice; bias; distorted view

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plot; ulterior motive; thing; article; penis

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to have a reason; to have an excuse

1

detestable; abhorrent; loathsome

1

sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)

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foundation; root; basis; root and trunk

1

political

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these

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whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly

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secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings

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palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards

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to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

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unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual

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quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to

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to hint at something

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to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper

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place for storing things; container; compartment; closet; pocket

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after; later

2

sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string

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wind and rain; rainstorm

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night; nighttime

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jail; gaol; jailhouse

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lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating

15

both eyes; binocular

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to begin (doing); to start (doing)

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forktail bullhead (species of catfish, Pelteobagrus nudiceps)

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baby

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to crouch; to squat; to cower

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to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)

9

flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle

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to slip down; to slide down; to glide down

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grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak

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