jpdb beta

to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out

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comfortably; easily

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(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit

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technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft

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even though it is not; despite not

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to be curious; to wonder; to marvel

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occupation (i.e. field of regular employment); steady job; regular work

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dangling; swaying; (walking) leisurely; aimlessly; idly; lazily

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to suspect

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to have an eye on; to zero in on

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to take action; to act; to rise (up); to rouse oneself

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on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more

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young man; youth; lad; servant boy; young shopboy

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association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

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to deepen; to heighten; to intensify

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to coil itself (e.g. a snake); to loaf around

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for fun; half in jest

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high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous

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speech; eloquence; manner of speaking; manner of expression

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unlimited; unrestricted

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skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship

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to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance

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to be crowded; to be packed; to be jammed

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plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit

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blue

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to wear; to be dressed in; to have on

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pointy hat; cone-shaped hat; pixie hat

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owner

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to be unable to just watch (without doing anything); to be unable to look on in silence; to be unable to overlook; to be unable to remain indifferent to

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to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive

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bōryokudan; gangster organization (organisation); crime syndicate; yakuza

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opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism

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to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire

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setting up specially; special installation

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police force; police squad

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straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school

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to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down

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captain; commander; commanding officer; leader

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adjournment

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order; discipline; regularity; system; method

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influential person; man of importance

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Mervyn; Marvin; Murvyn

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to get along well with; to make a go of it

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imported goods

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to need; to call for; to require

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capitalist; financier

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poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty

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common people; ordinary people; masses

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stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon

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to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch

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