See translucent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"ref": "1884, Henry J. Ramsdell, Life and Public Services of Hon. James G. Blaine, Hubbard, pages 105–106:",
"text": "Mr. Blaine's powers and disposition shone resplendent. . . . the gavel in his practised hand, chiming in with varied tones that aptly enforced his words, from the sharp rat-tat-tat that recalled the House to decorum, to the vigorous thunder that actually drowned unparliamentary speech; rulings, repartee, translucent explanation flashing from his lips as quick as lighting.",
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"word": "průsvitný"
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"word": "kirkas"
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"code": "de",
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"sense": "clear, lucid, or transparent",
"word": "澄んだ"
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"code": "lb",
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"word": "kōrahirahi"
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"word": "saydam"
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"ref": "1935 March, F. L. Nowosatka, “Making Colorful Modern Rings from Old Toothbrush Handles”, in Raymond J. Brown, editor, Popular Science Monthly, volume 126, number 3, New York, N.Y.: Popular Science Publishing Co., Inc., →ISSN, →OCLC, “The Home Workshop” section, page 97, column 2:",
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