jpdb beta

to whine; to make feeble complaints

1

to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out

3

percussion instrument

1

to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist

1

rhythmical; well-paced

1

grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness

1

to chip; to nick; to break; to lack

1

to inherit; to succeed; to take over

1

tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet

1

to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone

1

rivalry of local warlords; a number of powerful (talented, influential) persons standing by themselves in a given field

2

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

1

formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy

1

fortitude; firmness of character; hardihood; manliness

1

at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being

1

school building; schoolhouse

4

to project; to stick out; to stand out

1

bell (often a large hanging bell); chime

1

spire; steeple; pinnacle; minaret

3

to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect

1

starting point for an ascent (mountain, stairs, etc.); base (of mountain, etc.)

1

supreme ruler; conqueror; champion; winner; titleholder

2

to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in

1

height; elevated place

1

fierce fighting

1

modern times; the modern age; this day and age

1

sporadic

1

(committing, resorting to) an act of violence

1

abstract

1

fog; mist; spray

1

to comfort; to console; to amuse

1

to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous

2

just a minute; small quantity

1

bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed

1

to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air

1

to be (doing)

1

prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration

2

to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink

2

overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown

3

to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other

1

strong person; the strong; the powerful

2

order; discipline; regularity; system; method

1

complete agreement

1

reigning; controlling; dictating

1

with a friendly grin; smilingly

1

normalcy; normality; normal

1

junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student

1

teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)

1

association of like-minded people

5

sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser

1