jpdb beta

to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted

1

they; those guys

3

to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)

1

refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly

1

I don't care what follows; the future will take care of itself

1

negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible

1

now that you say that; now that you mention it

2

supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being

5

to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into

1

support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping

3

achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization

1

um; er; nuh-uh; no; oof

3

Oh well; yeah; good; OK

1

bothersome; tiresome; bother to do

2

to be deep in talk

1

person requiring special attention; person to be wary of; person under (police) surveillance; dangerous person

1

guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests

3

what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?

2

to push open

1

silver; senior citizen; pensioner

1

to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with

1

narrow; thin (sized); slender

1

swept back hair

1

sunglasses

1

to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive

6

businessman

1

yakuza

1

offensive; aggressive

1

duralumin

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attaché case

1

gallant; dashing; jaunty

1

striding; swaggering; strutting; lording it over others; acting as though one owns the place; throwing one's weight around

2

nomination (of a person to a position); selection; election; assignment; appointment

1

lawyer; attorney

8

file

1

trial; judgement; judgment

2

always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively

6

large amount of money; great cost

1

to employ; to hire; to charter

3

point of view

1

guardian; custodian

1

crafty; vicious; unscrupulous; sharp

1

the way one works; one's working manner

1

ability; capability; skill

2

first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag

1

something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment

2

position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view

6

party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)

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participant; entrant

2

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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