jpdb beta

seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...

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renewal; update; innovation; improvement

2

discernment; penetration; insight; intellectual acumen

2

hint

2

there is nothing

3

polite; respectful; reverent

2

pride

5

touch; contact

2

joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem

2

to be

5

wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper

1

calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!

1

silence (not speaking); muteness

3

warning; advice

1

to leave; to depart; to take one's leave

12

upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere

1

speck

2

to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span

1

there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there

3

to stand stock still

1

self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride

2

to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference

1

but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess

1

peace talks; peace negotiations

1

to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)

1

one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time

1

(enter into, be in) a state of war

1

until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point

1

rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)

1

substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial

1

outbreak of war; starting a war

1

if; in case; supposing

7

both parties; both sides

1

relation; relationship

1

to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive

1

undisputed; entirely; perfect

1

achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution

1

license; permit; licence; certificate

1

hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour

2

to let an opportunity slip

1

laughing in astonishment (at something silly or stupid); scoff

1

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

5

dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)

1

rickets; boneless; spineless

1

in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case

2

to get used to hearing

2

(sound of) laughter; laughing voice

1

task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work

1

place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place

1

three people

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