jpdb beta

seniority by length of service

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person of character

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piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)

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(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much

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to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about

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deep emotion; strong feelings

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Pacific Ocean

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island country

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to lock up; to shut up; to imprison

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peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity

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charming; fascinating; attractive

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approval; endorsement

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to come to mind; to pop into one's head

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good prospects; full of hope; promising

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to take a view or perspective; to regard as; to consider to be

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merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling

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cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot

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lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth

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quick-wittedness; tact

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decisiveness

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particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially

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to rely on

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just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street

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to rule; to govern; to administer

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responsiveness; responding; divine response (e.g. to a prayer); divine inspiration; induction (electromagnetism); inducing

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to hesitate; to think twice; to flinch; to get cold feet

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another time; some other time

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patient; unhurried; leisurely

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next day

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introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation

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unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette

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principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders

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large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool

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question; query

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to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care

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to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship

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a long time ago

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restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope

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to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store

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admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic

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awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing

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having served one's purpose; being finished (with); business settled

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index finger; forefinger; second toe

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opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor

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(another's) daughter; young lady

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indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very

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intimate; close

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or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

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pride; boast

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objection; dissent; protest

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