jpdb beta

crushing

2

order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive

1

betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)

1

little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak

1

growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension

3

limit; bounds

1

four thousand; 4,000

1

to reach; to get to; to arrive at

1

if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so

1

double; twice (as much); twofold

2

to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan

1

novel; original; new; innovative

4

idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression

3

deep affection; dear; beloved

1

fourth

1

Thursday

1

advice

3

to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring

1

every person; each one; everybody

4

appeal; call for something; request; axiom

1

to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

1

reluctant; hesitant

5

no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising

1

actually; really; truly; in practice; practically

1

pause; suspension; rest; stoppage

1

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

4

very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly

1

to be reliable

1

expert

1

specialized; specialised; boutique

1

speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise

1

talent; ability

2

incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive

2

owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)

1

to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it

1

frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category

1

to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond

1

relation; connection; relevance

1

support

1

special; particular; peculiar; unique

2

skill

1

heap; pile; stack; full measure

1

(once) again

5

raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute

1

we

1

protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support

1

example; role model

1

way (of doing); manner; method; means

1

reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out

1

able; capable; competent; talented; efficient

2