jpdb beta

sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake

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so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much

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to become coarse (e.g. of a texture); to turn rough; to turn gritty; to become sandy

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to squeeze out; to wring out

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to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do

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inside one's heart; in one's mind

2

with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning

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to take a breath; to take a short rest

3

to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)

4

that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance

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specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit

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treatment (medical, cosmetic, massage, etc.); carrying out (therapy, hypnosis, etc.); practicing; surgical operation; procedure

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first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only

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high dimension; higher dimensions

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persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency

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point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge

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decisive; resolute; determined; firm

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ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)

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powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging

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phosphorescence

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to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away

4

genuine; authentic; true; real

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standard; criterion; norm; benchmark; measure; gauge

2

elementary level; beginner level

4

extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary

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to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death

2

because

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way (of doing things); method; style; school (of ikebana, tea ceremony, etc.); style; system

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I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but

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to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise

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regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on

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life and death; life or death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death

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to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)

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to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene

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principal occupation; core business

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removal (of a building, equipment, etc.); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (a stage set, camp, etc.); withdrawal (of troops); pulling out; evacuation

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good opportunity; chance

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what's the best thing to do?; what to do?

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wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily

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to be boiled; to be cooked

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sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent

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proposal; motion

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approval; endorsement

2

brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot

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ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker

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even more; still more; further

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height; elevated place

2

complete agreement

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monkey show; bad acting; overacting; unconvincing performance

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effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving

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