jpdb beta

racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless

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finally; at last; at length; barely; narrowly; hardly

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to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled

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to let out a cry; to break forth

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to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind

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to be broken into pieces; to be in a jumble; to be in disarray; to be thrown into turmoil

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another; different; something else

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explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence

2

faint, ironic or bittersweet smile

2

to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking

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certain; definite; clear; credible

3

several years

4

hesitation; indecision; vacillation

4

moisture

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viscously; stickily

3

to approve; to accept; to consent; to affirm

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stun gun

5

lightning; electric illumination; light from an electric source

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to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down

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by sheer strength; by brute force

2

glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle; twinkling; glistening

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solemnly; respectfully; reverently; quietly; softly; silently

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unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight

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thickness; profundity; depth; thickness; strong and tight group or wall of stones

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ancient Japanese martial arts

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others; other people

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close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting

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superiority; predominance

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distant; remote; isolated

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unexpected; unforeseen

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last resort

3

cesspool; sink; manure sink

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standing upright; standing bolt upright; rearing

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curve

4

first quarter moon; waxing half-moon

2

half-moon; half a month; semicircle

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(arriving at the) final stop (of a bus, train, etc.); (reaching the) end of the line

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to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger

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extremely

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reflex action

2

to pull the trigger; to squeeze the trigger

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lethal

2

throwaway; disposable; single-use

2

strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game; opening moves; preparations; preparatory steps; arrangements

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(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion

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clear layer of fluid (at the top of a mixture); supernatant liquid; supernate

5

dated; date; date of effect (e.g. a rule change); fixed; external

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principles of a martial art; underlying theory of a martial arts technique

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to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue

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black tinge; black colour; black color; (arch.) black part; (arch.) dark spot

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