jpdb beta

indicates means of action; cause of effect; by

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running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)

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dull sound; muffled sound

3

koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)

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ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet

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small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature

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clockwork (motor, etc.); spring action

2

degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about

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power; might; authority; influence

50

that's a different matter; that's a different story

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in addition; besides

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potential energy

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powerless; helpless; incompetent

3

rather; better

1

strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance

2

something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...

5

dumbfounded; in mute amazement

3

to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)

2

scream; shriek; shout; exclamation

4

spark

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to scatter; to spread

17

general mobilization; general mobilisation

1

braking (mechanism)

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deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)

3

rough (estimate, manner, etc.); crude; broad; loose; careless (work)

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concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)

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several shots; several blows

3

kid

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cold sweat

3

to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle

5

impact (of a projectile); landing (of a bullet); striking

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on-board ship; inboard

4

oh; ah

7

if not ...; unless ...

1

to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)

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orders; instructions; directive; command

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to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path

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conduct; behavior; behaviour

2

maneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvre; mobile; nimble; agile

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announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing

2

surface of the earth; ground surface

3

to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)

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still; even now; to this day

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principle; theory; fundamental truth

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as soon as; right after

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to be flabbergasted; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be stunned

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to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)

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propulsive power; driving force

3

air brake

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to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly

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