jpdb beta

purity (of a substance)

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if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so

1

theory

1

(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

1

cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless

2

to call in; to invite; to bring in

1

to seal (e.g. a letter); to prevent (e.g. movement); to forbid; to block (e.g. speech)

2

winning ticket (in a lottery, etc.)

3

important person

1

copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan

1

gentlemen's agreement

2

to laugh scornfully

1

but; however; although

1

money

1

more than one can possibly use; countless (e.g. examples); (money) to burn; rolling in (cash)

1

success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence

1

one's superior; higher-up; boss; senior

4

hunting; hunt; gathering (mushrooms, shellfish, etc.); picking (berries, fruit, etc.); hunting down (a criminal, etc.); rounding up (e.g. communists)

1

virgin (usu. female); maiden; virgin (e.g. forest); unspoiled by human activity; debut; maiden (e.g. voyage)

1

threesome (sexual activity)

1

self-service; self-

1

appearance (in a film, play, TV show, etc.); performance

1

video (esp. a televised image); videotape; VHS tape; videocassette recorder; VCR; video (short film)

1

to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill

2

unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history

1

frankly speaking

1

to feel nauseous

1

to want; to desire

1

borrowing; debt; loan

1

backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back

1

scum of society; good-for-nothing; vermin

1

great war; great battle; world war

1

bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person

1

to gather; to (pick up and) collect; to glean (information)

2

to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away

1

splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough

1

both parties; both sides

2

witness; observer

3

to face each other; to be opposite (to)

1

oath; abjuration; pledge

4

duel; shoot-out

2

judicial branch (of government); judicial organ

1

to lodge a complaint

1

title; name; degree

1

possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo); initiation into the secrets (e.g. of an art); full mastership

2

bokken; wooden sword

1

bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick; bamboo sword

1

repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud

1

non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy

1

truth; real situation

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