jpdb beta

what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...

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bed; couch

3

indecent; shameful; unsightly; pathetic

1

well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable

2

to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool

1

large fire

1

to burn out

1

to throw into; to dump in together

1

gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr

2

rapid development; rapid unfolding

1

priest's garb

1

to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)

1

normally; habitually

1

to accuse someone falsely; to make a false charge

1

tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter

3

at any moment (now); at any minute; on the verge of (doing); just about to

1

troops; group members; team members

1

southeastern part; the southeast

1

father-in-law; foster father; stepfather

1

that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you

1

personal feelings; self-interest

2

world; society; people; the public

1

stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded

3

generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual

1

to make an appeal; to urge

1

to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite

1

marquis; lord; daimyo

12

endurance; perseverance; patience

1

failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards

1

to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)

1

to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle

1

one machine; one aircraft; one life

2

parts; accessories; components

1

useful thing; usable article

1

body; frame

1

coward; weakling; scaredy cat; wimp; sissy

1

undoubted; unmistakable; definite

1

(clenched) fist; knuckles

2

relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid

2

forte; strong point

1

weak point; unskillfulness

1

competent; suitable; qualified

1

to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of

1

to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)

2

amusing; funny; interesting

1

puppy; whelp; magic word said to comfort a frightened child and put him to sleep

1

plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. of a lie); specious; truthy

1

killing time; staving off boredom

1

one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection

1

ready consent

1