jpdb beta

worldview; outlook on the world; Weltanschauung; setting (for a fictional work); world; universe

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weak; frail; fragile

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having no way of knowing; being completely ignorant of

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in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se

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to scribble (down); to write quickly; to dash off

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caricature; cartoon; comics

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layered structure; layered system; stratification; hierarchical structure

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colorful; colourful

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cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; to appear on the cover of a magazine

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small-format paperback book; pocket paperback

4

charge for medicine

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matchless; unequalled; unequaled

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to go on reading

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mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence

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mistress (of the house); hostess; landlady; proprietress

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way to die; means of dying; quality of one's death

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both ears

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(two-page) spread; two pages opposite each other

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stingy; petty; pathetic; lovable; sweet; charming

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last scene (of a film, play, etc.); final scene; closing scene

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writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)

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laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow

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

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loss (of assets, profit, etc.)

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covering (a loss, deficit, etc.); making up (for); compensating (for); supplementation

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to mind; to care; to worry

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inferior; base; vulgar; low grade; lower class

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automatic; intransitive verb

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chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives

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airspace

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the appropriate person; competent person

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inspection; inspector

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house of parliament (congress, diet, etc.); graduate school; postgraduate school; institution (often medical); institutional building; sub-temple; minor temple building

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finish; completion; the end

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to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied

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clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)

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nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious

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large sketchbook used during TV filming to notify the cast of special stage direction, relay messages, etc.; cue card; crib sheet; cheat sheet

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support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support

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vine; creeper

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knowingly or unknowingly; with or without someone's knowledge

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aforementioned; above-mentioned

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variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables

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(phonograph) record; record (esp. in sports); record (data structure)

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retroactivity; retroaction; being retroactive (to)

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efficacy; benefit; efficiency; effect; result; success

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excitation; stimulation; revitalization; reinvigoration

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unit; (small) group (esp. in music or entertainment); band

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command; command key

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transfer; assignment; conveyance

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