jpdb beta

the whole sky; the firmament; the heavens; the empyrean

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to glitter; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glisten; to gleam; to glint

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spotlight; close observation

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to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on

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spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful

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to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend

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southern country; southern provinces; southern lands

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national costume; folk costume; native dress; traditional dress

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dark brown; colour of tanned skin

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brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular

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empress

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young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute

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brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)

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how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name

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purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge

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same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism

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history

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to be remembered; to go down in history

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to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)

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beatitude; supreme bliss

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to commit a crime; to commit a sin

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one's own child; one's own children

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affection; love; fondness; tenderness

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against; contrary to

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friendly fire; killing each other by mistake; internecine strife

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one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism

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use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)

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foreign enemy; outside invader

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reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of

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high-grade sake; fine drink

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favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence

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place to go; person to turn to; person to depend on

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foolish; stupid

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self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself

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divinity

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hello; good day; good afternoon

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clear stream

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to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound

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to be promoted to a higher rank

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to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct

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to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake

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what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any

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poison

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to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control

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gazing at (in wonderment)

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good; goodness; right; virtue

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and; although; but

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manifestation; public show; showing conspicuously

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to possess; to haunt

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achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service

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