jpdb beta

natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder

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specialization; specialisation

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sanction; approval; decision

1

petty bourgeois; lower middle class

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measure taken too late; measure taken in haste

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to twine (fibers to make rope); to twist

1

quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking

2

gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK

1

on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side

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suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately

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lax; lenient; lukewarm; slow; sluggish

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to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (the contents); to tell everything; to open one's heart; to reveal (a secret, the truth, etc.)

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all; everything

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undesirable state brought about by (my) lack of virtue; feeling morally responsible; mea culpa

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wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject

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know-how; expertise; the ropes; the knack

4

disaster prevention practice

1

flowchart; flow chart

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nihilistic

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batter; batter

1

to throw back

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great customer appreciation sale (held at year-end, on a company anniversary, etc.)

2

to parade; to march; to walk in procession

2

executive committee

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meeting place

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all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious

1

having a dream

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serious; earnest; honest; real; legit

1

appointment

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past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40

2

busy; hectic; frantic; restless; hurried; fidgety

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to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy

2

to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage

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Anna era (968.8.13-970.3.25); Anwa era

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to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury

2

battle

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quick firing; rapid firing

2

(with a) whizz; hiss; zip; easily; with ease

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to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat

2

week

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parent and child

1

removing one's hat; admiring (someone) greatly; taking one's hat off to

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learning from observing others

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cleverness; skill; tact; clever person (in a particular field); skillful person (skilful)

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each individual; each person

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features; appearance

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exerting care; attention; consideration; thoughtfulness

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besides; moreover; in addition; to make matters worse

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to lie in wait; to wait for an opportunity to hurt someone; (lit.) to sharpen one's fangs

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overcrowding; congestion; overpopulation; crammed (schedule); congested; busy

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