jpdb beta

to do one's best; to do something to the best of one's ability

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coward; namby-pamby; wimp; weak-kneed person; spineless person

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to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on

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to visit frequently

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after a long time; for the first time in a while

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just a little

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reluctant (to part)

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castle

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to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide

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bedroom

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to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone

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inattention; absent-mindedness

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in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether

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weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation

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to shake and untangle; to shake free from

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clearly (standing out); distinctly; sharply; boldly; in sharp relief

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reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising

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evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy

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morning; breakfast

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topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news

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special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial

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to whiten; to grow light (esp. at dawn); to cool (of a mood); to be dampened (of enthusiasm); (arch.) to decline; (arch.) to weaken; (arch.) to lose its tone (of a musical instrument)

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early morning

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garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area

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walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring

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(one's) late father

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while alive; during one's lifetime

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after death

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trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence

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to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind

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keen eye; sharp eye; keen insight; keen perception

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to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses

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barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless

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(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around

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season; time of year

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to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to

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garden; park

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flower bed

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to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate

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15th day of the 8th lunar month

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flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda

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emotion; feeling; atmosphere; mood; spirit

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subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive

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to happen to have; to have on hand; to carry (e.g. money)

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poisoning; addiction

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spreading around (news, rumor, etc.); making widely known; making public; publicizing; proclaiming

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acquaintance

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anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever

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courtyard; quadrangle; middle court

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to ambush

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