jpdb beta

(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely

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to the end; to the last

2

to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)

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to return; to come back

2

shopper; customer

1

to pray; to wish

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-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person

2

to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes

2

stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)

1

to be haggard; to be gaunt; to be emaciated; to be worn out (e.g. illness, worry)

1

at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else

1

to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

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the reverse; other side; lining

2

to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out

2

forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding

2

money-making; earning money

1

given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...

1

opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows

3

war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset

10

to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear

2

influence; power; might; strength; potency; force

2

conclusion

1

does not seem; unlikely; improbable

1

bridge building; mediation; go-between; intermediary; (through the) good offices (of someone)

1

role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role

4

to have an idea; to have a clue

1

boss; chief; head

1

antagonism

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peace; harmony

2

long; (for a) long time

1

baseless; groundless

1

inference; deduction; induction; reasoning

1

definite; final; decisive; conclusive

1

under investigation

1

blunder; bungle; gaffe

1

wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)

1

participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in

3

hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy

1

bed

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flopping (e.g. on a bed); scattering (e.g. limbs horizontally)

1

to lie down (and rest)

1

thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward

1

demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition

1

chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing

3

what sort; what kind

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concealment; suppression; hiding

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don't you think?; indicates question

2

to distract

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to collide; to clash

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reason; cause; circumstances

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