jpdb beta

this and that; this or that; one thing after another

3

at present; now

2

top-class

1

investigator (usu. of criminal cases)

1

ectogenesis; outside the body

2

due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work

2

to steel oneself to; to brace oneself

3

inquisitiveness

2

headlight (on a vehicle); headlamp (flashlight worn on the head); head torch

4

pathetic; sad; sorrowful; grievous

2

to stop raining or snowing

1

to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)

9

wailing; lamentation

4

older; senior

3

much the same

3

to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)

4

slouch

2

short time

7

collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection

1

to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)

1

to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up

1

to torment; to torture; to afflict; to harrow

1

the real criminal; true culprit

3

birthmark; nevus; bruise

1

whole day and night; 24 hours

1

eardrum; tympanic membrane

2

property damage (not including ships, buildings, planes and documents)

9

special investigation headquarter

4

present stage; current phase; current rank; present grade

1

notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties

2

exceeding one's authority; abusing one's legal authority; ultra vires activities

1

initial investigation (by police)

1

throw; throwing; throwing event (e.g. javelin, discus, shot put)

3

conclusion; decision; end; settlement

5

one more; another (one); (not) quite; (not) entirely; (not) enough

3

larynx

1

to do something distinguished; to perform great deeds; to distinguish oneself (e.g. in war)

3

elite

5

senior; veteran; old-timer

1

achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution

1

to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do

2

grown man; grown woman; grown-up person; sensible person

3

to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue

1

truth

2

to be on the right track; to be doing well; to be looking good; to be coming along nicely

1

rule; government; administration

1

church and state

1

separation; partition; detachment; segregation; isolation

1

law; legislation; act

1

to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)

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