jpdb beta

what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak

2

emergency demands; special procurement (particularly in time of war)

1

as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible

2

profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing

1

to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on

4

choices; alternatives; options

1

to have (a) potential for ...; to have it in one to do

1

plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick

1

next; then; after that

2

participation; joining; entry; adherence

5

murder; homicide; manslaughter

1

best; vest

1

crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against

1

thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow

2

complete picture; panorama; what it all adds up to; bird's eye view; all-embracing portrait; overall perspective

1

to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)

2

with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes

1

anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most

1

agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility

1

return; coming back

2

one's way back; one's way home

1

dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview

1

contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...

1

interest; eagerness; enthusiasm

2

opening and shutting; opening and closing

2

straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation

1

to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly

1

real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)

1

demand; request

1

endless; boundless; everlasting

1

absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)

1

to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread

1

kidnapping; kidnaping

1

half a year; six months

1

to be dispersed; to get separated

1

attendant; companion

1

in addition

1

living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood

1

to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away

3

entreaty; appeal; petition

3

crawling on all fours; getting on one's hands and knees; falling flat

1

gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step

1

to begin to cry

1

without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily

1

to wipe; to dry

3

master; Your lordship; My lord; husband

1

to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped

2

impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag

2

to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away

3

crumpled; wrinkled; crinkled; creased

2