jpdb beta

given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...

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to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back

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outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough

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to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher

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argument that something is unnecessary; opposition

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the very thing; itself

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a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily

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discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude

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still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least

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hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker

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a lot; loads; plenty

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shock; impact; crash

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to save up; to stockpile; to stash away; to hoard; to amass; to salt away

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to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided

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may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

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is that so? (generally rhetorical)

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he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing

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to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk

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shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try

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unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate

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large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)

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to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry

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like that; so

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Frame

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octopus

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to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated

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a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)

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sentence-ending particle expressing doubt

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expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...

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eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey

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you

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that's the way it is; such is life

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disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant

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after all; because; but; even; too; as well

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-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now

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sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling

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to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)

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lifesaver; person who saved one's life

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bad feeling; feeling bad; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross

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where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent

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once more; again

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to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate

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proboscis; long nose

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a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather

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sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly

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should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

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or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

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interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun

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kitchen; financial situation

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to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out

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