jpdb beta

depreciation; decline; fall; slump

1

gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn

1

leaving somebody behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone

2

to increase; to multiply

2

promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

1

title

2

place name; toponym

1

the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life

2

to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check

1

to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them

1

to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound

1

Ganges (river)

1

far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)

1

it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...

1

double; double bed; hotel room with a double bed; double-breasted; double-cuffed; double width (of cloth; usu. 1.42 meters); doubles (e.g. in tennis)

1

right; correct; proper; righteous; just

8

enjoying; enjoyment

1

mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence

1

to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss

2

body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)

4

almost everyone

3

deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate

1

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

2

how can (one) do something

2

with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous

4

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

6

sense; sensation; feeling; intuition

2

not understanding; not knowing

2

to need; to call for; to require

1

world; society; people; the public

3

friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by

6

this person

6

to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to

1

to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted

2

swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver

3

never again

2

to hit; to strike; to throw; to toss; to mix; to wear (sword, etc.)

1

next day

1

to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)

1

custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example

2

heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah

3

face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour

13

happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing

8

suspension bridge; viaduct; temporary bridge; mediation; go-between

1

easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply

2

don't try and tell me that!; don't try that shit on me

1

to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal

4

a bit more; a bit longer

1

legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small

7

to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay

2