jpdb beta

observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance

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to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor

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to do mischief; to use abusive language

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to die; to draw one's last breath; to breathe one's last

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to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under

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easy to use

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winning wrestler who remains ringside in case his involvement is needed in pre-bout rituals

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private person; individual

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(emotional) backbone; support; backbone (of a network)

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suitable person; well-qualified person; responsible party; responsible person

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move with haste (when you have no doubts); strike while the iron is hot

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alignment

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level; value

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to impose a gag order; to hush up; to order someone not to mention something

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court lady (Heian period); lady-in-waiting; separate room in a palace (esp. for a lady; Heian period); (arch.) room for a very low class prostitute; (arch.) very low class prostitute

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isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation

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good day; good morning

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government sources; official quarters

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just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony

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with a bang; with a bam; with a wham

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fool; idiot; simpleton

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(one's) sleeping hours; hours of sleep

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breakfast

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to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of

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emotional; sentimental

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losing everything; suffering a total loss; coming to nothing; (lit.) having lost the interest and the principal

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prompt decision; immediate decision; on-the-spot decision; summary judgment; summary judgement

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friendship; goodwill; friendly relations; amity

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transport ship; troop ship

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frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline

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to cross one's mind; to be reminded

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surprise victory; upset; coup

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to come for the first time; to become for the first time

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to follow in order; to go through step-by-step

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letter of resignation

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trivial matter; trifling thing; something ordinary

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complete picture; panorama; what it all adds up to; bird's eye view; all-embracing portrait; overall perspective

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mayor

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Audran

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to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)

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impiety; irreverence

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to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. of a joke)

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antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling

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exposure to wind; severe criticism

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vocal music

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having said that; be that as it may

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leaving the mound; being knocked out; resignation; stepping down; withdrawing

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to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards

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automatic

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inside one's heart; in one's mind

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