jpdb beta

just as one thought; as usual; sure enough

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(in) one's own way

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(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever

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to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)

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pride; dignity; self-respect

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to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel

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eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality

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bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)

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to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain

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completely; all the way; altogether; bodily

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existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no

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to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise

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to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive

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debt collector; bill collector; repo man

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to appease; to suppress; to calm

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powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent

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to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)

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mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for

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to tie fast; to arrest

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before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing

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to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin

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to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy

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school cafeteria

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no comment

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to yield to temptation; to succumb

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Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ

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to be no match for; to not hold a candle to

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creative work (e.g. artistic, literary)

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lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)

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presence; sitting with; being with

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discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance

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daytime; during the day; Japan and China

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painful experience

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prejudice; bias; distorted view

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promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help

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compensation

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improvement in image (of someone or something); improving one's image

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to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in

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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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good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

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swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction

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to lose one's way; to get lost

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to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve

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to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight

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to hurt; to smart; to sting

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to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse

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a find; windfall; bargain

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to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)

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pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher

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to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience

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