jpdb beta

to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively

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first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm

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difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn

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(and) many others; extras (in a film)

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degree of exposure

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to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with

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punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding

2

to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct

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to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate

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purple; violet

5

gauntlet (used in Kendo); bracer; fencing glove

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to hold something reverently with both hands

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to burst open; to pop; to split

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(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base

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distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin

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apparently; appears to be

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lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt

3

to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout

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pommel

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same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category

1

powering up

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proportion

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to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles

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very easily

6

to be smashed up

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strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)

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backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)

2

to flare up; to fly into a rage

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without thinking of the consequences

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alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do

1

short; brief

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extreme; excessive; terrible; intense; severe; serious

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spring; fountain

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to cultivate; to foster

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wisdom; intelligence; intellect

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rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over something; pondering

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predecessor; pioneer; ancestor

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to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

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to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive

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over one's shoulder

3

conflict; fighting each other

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surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand

1

patient

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tears (from being deeply moved); tears of gratitude

4

book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter

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good (quality, condition, etc.); Good (grade); B

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character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")

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beet; beat

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to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)

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with shoes on; rudely; thoughtlessly

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