jpdb beta

politics; political manoeuvre; political maneuver

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

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as (for); for; in the capacity of

4

to be helpful; to be useful

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to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder

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family a woman has married into

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to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)

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accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank

2

attendance (on); chaperonage; attendant; escort; entourage

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bridal costume; wedding dress

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bridegroom

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to speak ill of; to disparage

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laughingstock; butt of ridicule

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first night; first watch of the night; bridal night

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violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault

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to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of

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even now; still; as yet

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to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)

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twelve; 12; queen (playing card)

1

service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services

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at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn

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moon; month

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to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch

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legitimate child

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ambition; aspiration

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fortunately; luckily; thankfully

3

commencing with; including

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daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period

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to be able (to); to be possible (to)

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terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous

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friction; discord; trouble; dissension; disagreement

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cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)

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one year; some time ago

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(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season

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I; me

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wife (esp. one's own wife); court lady; female court attache; (arch.) woman (esp. as a love interest)

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Felix

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to pray; to wish

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be; is

2

bitter

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curtain; curtains

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crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness

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to shine

2

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

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moonlight

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unsuited; inappropriate; improper; undeserved

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to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)

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death in battle

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sadness; sorrow; grief

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to stay in one's heart; to be enduringly memorable; to be unforgettable

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