jpdb beta

to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily

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surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance

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military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service

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discipline; training; teaching manners

2

after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)

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behaviour; behavior

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to court; to woo; to approach defiantly

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constancy; integrity; fidelity; principle; faithfulness; honor

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disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty

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dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure

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wedding present

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elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)

3

the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket

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a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course

2

harassment; pestering

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saint; holy woman

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go that far; to that extent

3

to bring back

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to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

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feel sick; feel unwell

2

suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly

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to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)

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to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts

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to put back in a good mood; to cheer up

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to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death

2

to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently

3

local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

2

any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand

1

self control; self restraint

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to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up

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(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid

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marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials

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to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb

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to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with

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to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain

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taking measurements

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fixed date; appointed day

2

short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty

1

downtown

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bottom of one's heart

2

to disappear; to vanish into thin air

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to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)

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environment; circumstance

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to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently

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to insult; to say something insulting about; to bad-mouth

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granddaughter

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don't worry about it; forget about it

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age 10

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imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing

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to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away

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