jpdb beta

past tense

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checkmate

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to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)

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to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve

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tag (children's game); tig

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mere; simple; sheer

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ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very

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to corner (esp. an opponent's king in shogi); to trap; to checkmate

3

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

3

completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part

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defeat; loss; reverse; setback

2

iron railing or fence

1

role; part; duty

1

at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can

1

to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on

2

to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below

2

really; truly

5

weak; frail; fragile

1

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

1

rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling

3

please stop

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useless resistance; vain struggle

1

way; method; means; resource; course

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to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten

2

to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home

1

somehow; in some way; for some reason; faintly; vaguely

1

foolish; stupid; silly

1

wise; clever; smart

1

qualifications; requirements; capabilities

1

to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl

6

to detain; to check; to restrain

2

line; row; rank; list

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feel good (pleasant)

2

now is the time

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to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in

3

to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing

2

to understand; to appreciate; to interpret

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to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)

3

pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person

5

the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not

1

to run into (room, building, etc.); to go for long training runs

1

victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm

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sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful

1

to gain time; to play for time; to buy time

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living thing; organism; creature; biology

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it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it

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reflexes

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clever; shrewd; canny; smart; quick; prompt

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exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement

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existence; possession; having; limited company

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