jpdb beta

as you want; as you will

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please look at it

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shame; embarrassment; disgrace

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fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity

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thread; yarn; string

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to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve

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contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...

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to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt

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to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)

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iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards

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dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure

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unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still

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right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon

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perfect; complete

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the same; the said; likewise

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to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)

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to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate

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indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)

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twenty years of age; youth; early age; tender age of ...

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to be

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at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance

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but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding

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evident; plain; distinct; clear

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secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick

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last year

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difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn

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unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled

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to realize; to realise

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to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home

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this

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idiot; fool; idiocy; stupidity

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broadcast(ing) satellite; BS; satellite television

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performance; take; game; season; penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)

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because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...

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decision; determination

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eminent virtue

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respect; honour; honor

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Shikoku (smallest of the four main islands of Japan)

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(one's parents') home

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seitai; manipulative therapy based on Chinese and Japanese traditions, and encompassing osteopathy, massage and chiropractic

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teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)

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junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student

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together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

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to polish one's skills

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to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)

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finally; after great pains; at last; just barely

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present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing

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interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)

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big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with

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narration

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